Topic: Leek pips

[Ninnyscrops.]

Any advice welcomed on whether I just gather the seed or let them grow into pips.

I've had a look on the web and it seems they might need heat in the winter to keep them going, which is a no-no for me. They are Musselburgh, which always do well.

Is it going to be a lot of hassle?

Linda

[saddad]

Give it a try... wasted nothing but time if it doesn't work..  :-\

[PurpleHeather]

I was told to take off the top after the flowers had died and turn the whole top into a brown paper bag (not plastic) leave it somewhere to dry out and then when ready to plant the seeds scrunch the top (which should be all dried out) and spread the contents over where ever you want to grow it.

I did exactly that using a seed tray and got far too many little ones.

It is amazing just how many seeds come from one plant.

[Ninnyscrops.]

Thanks both, decision made..............

I'm going to save half as seed and let half germinate on the seed head.  :)

Linda

[tonybloke]

the ones in the middle of the seedhead make best pips, the ones reound the side are always bent 8)

[Ninnyscrops.]

So harvest the ones round the outside as seeds then.

Thanks for that Tony.

Linda

[calamityjayneuk]

Hi

I am trying to learn about seed saving and have left some leeks to flower- how do I tell when they are ready for seed saving, can someone give me a janet and john version?