At least some veg have benefitted from the rainy summer. Leeks have done really well. Here is the winner of our local Leek Show. Our Site got first and second price. ;D busy_lizzie
:o :o :o lordy they are huge!
I wonder if they taste nice, though!
hell they are thick! :o ::) Congrats to the winners on your site BL, bet they are very proud.
Congratulations!
I've never seen leeks like that.
Heavens - does that mean we're supposed to be 'harvesting' them now....I only planted mine in the middle of July or maybe even a bit later but I must say they're appear to be growing well after all that rain - well loads of green growth anyway!
Maggie
I didn't plant mine until mid summer and they too have put on loads of growth and are looking just fine. I will be leaving mine in the ground until I really desperately want them, hopefully in the depths of winter. I guess exhibition growers start their much much earlier.
Incredible, aren't they? But don't worry, normal folk - those are 'pot' leeks?? And for cooking, I'd rather have the slimliners. If you've got plenty, use them finger-thick, especially King Richard, to add to dishes.
And keeping? See my 'Early winter veg' comment. Should depend on variety & planting date. Our usual time is July but, this year, these went in late May. Fortunately, we do have a back-up. = Tim