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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: lillian on April 01, 2010, 13:28:11

Title: Leeks
Post by: lillian on April 01, 2010, 13:28:11
Was wondering what size module I need  to sow leeks in. Would ones that are 5cm deep be sufficient.
Title: Re: Leeks
Post by: Ian Pearson on April 01, 2010, 16:08:56
Leeks seem very tolerant of root disturbance, so it's not necessary to use modules. Sowing in a seed tray, or a big pot is fine if you want an early crop. Alternatively just sow them outdoors in an odd corner, and transplant to their final position once they are a reasonable size.
Nothing wrong with using modules, but a lot more time-consuming, and uses more compost.
Title: Re: Leeks
Post by: saddad on April 01, 2010, 16:35:08
I do them in standard trays with 24 cells... not that deep they do fine... Leeks are very forgiving..  :)
Title: Re: Leeks
Post by: davyw1 on April 01, 2010, 18:17:58
I just do this, they stay there till they go in the ground

this is how i set them away

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and this is how i let them grow on

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Title: Re: Leeks
Post by: Need a Leek on April 01, 2010, 19:14:31
They look good fella, I sow mine in pots too and then transplant when they are pencil thickness...Still have about 30 left on the lottie so I had better think about getting them up as I need the space.