Author Topic: Leeks (Read 1933 times)

B McCarthy · « **on:** September 28, 2009, 12:06:27 »

This year & last year I had a major problem with leeks on my allotment, and so did all the other plot holders who grew leeks. The leeks towards the end of August rotted from the top downwards on everybodies plot. The location of the leeks were changed from last year and therefore I do not think it is anything to do with the soil, I may be wrong. I did find a small grub in one of the stems of a leek and I am wondering whether this has anything to do with the problem. I cannot find any reference to this specific problem in any gardening books that I have. Can someone help me in relation to this problem?

chriscross1966 · « **Reply #1 on:** September 28, 2009, 13:49:32 »

Leek moth.... been a bad year for it....

Tin Shed · « **Reply #2 on:** September 28, 2009, 15:21:20 »

Yes, leek moth - its becoming an increasing problem.
At this rate, what with leek moth, carrot fly, blackfly, white fly, green fly and any other coloured fly that is no doubt on its way I will end up 'Environmeshing' the whole allotment next year ;D

shirlton · « **Reply #3 on:** September 28, 2009, 17:19:06 »

We are thinking of doing the same TinShed

nenerover · « **Reply #4 on:** October 01, 2009, 19:59:32 »

Hi All,
apart from enviromesh is there any sprays we can use?
Nenerover from Wirral

macmac · « **Reply #5 on:** October 01, 2009, 20:23:52 »

I took advice I think from Kittykat who said cut them all right down and they re shoot so I did and they have, with a nice drop of rain they'll be fine

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