Leeks !

[B7jac]

I planted out my leeks fairly late last year consequently I still have quite a few left that have now sadly gone to seed.  I understand that you cant eat them when this has happened but can anyone tell me why?
If it is just because they are tough can I not make a soup or stock with the last few?
Advice Please !

[B7jac]

[OllieC]

You can make perfectly good soup with them - bung it through a coarse sieve as the middles are like wood, but the taste is fine. Then add them to yer boiled spuds... yum!

[Clayhithe]

But leave a couple and save the seed!

They won't come true year after year,
but once or twice is OK

[B7jac]

Many thanks,

I made the soup but struggled with the sieve !!    But the taste was well worth it !!

I have also left a couple for seed as you suggested