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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: Andy H on September 10, 2004, 19:31:42

Title: leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: Andy H on September 10, 2004, 19:31:42

how long can can lyon 2 prizetaker leeks stay in the ground are they winter hardy or do I lift them now

Title: Re:leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: tim on September 10, 2004, 19:50:07

Don't know. Do you need them now? Are they big enough to eat? So? = Tim

Title: Re:leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: Andy H on September 10, 2004, 19:53:39

yes they are big enough to eat for about a month now just do not want to lose them when the cold waether comes

Title: Re:leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: Andy H on September 10, 2004, 19:58:37

sorry my typing is not very good have spelling mistakes Andy normal types but he is busy blanching celery                                


thank you becky

Title: Re:leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: tim on September 11, 2004, 06:37:48

I said 'don't know' - about your variety -  but leeks are generally regarded as winter hardy, so I wouldnt worry too much. On the other hand, if they are 'autumn' leeks, they are likely to get soft & coarse if left too long. I reckon leeks are best at about 1" across. = Tim

Title: Re:leeks lyon 2 prizetaker
Post by: carloso on September 11, 2004, 17:30:39

wow im glad i didnt ask that one lol