Leeks - where can I get some

[brammer 10]

I have just retruned form holiday to find my greenhouse has blown over and my entire crop of leeks that I was going to plant this weekend have been destroyed.

 

Does anyone know where I can get some leek plants from - My local nurseries have sold out so I am a little stuck - I found some on ebay but the postagte takes makes them rather expensive.

[Lederhose 10]

The allotment shop on Hagg Lane had some last week for members for a small donation.

 

See website for opening hours etc:- HaggLaneAllotments.blogspot.com

[Incubus 10]

buy some seeds, they will be alright as they will happily overwinter...

[pattricia 574]

I adore leeks. Are they easy to grow ?

[torin8 10]

Very easy Pattricia - just pop them into a seed tray now and they should grow fine - you can then pot them up when they are bigger and then when they are finally about pencil size you can then plat them out by making a large hole > placing the leek in and just 'puddling' some water in everysooften.

[pattricia 574]

Very easy Pattricia - just pop them into a seed tray now and they should grow fine - you can then pot them up when they are bigger and then when they are finally about pencil size you can then plat them out by making a large hole > placing the leek in and just 'puddling' some water in everysooften.

 

Do I need a greenhouse?

[Incubus 10]

Nope, they like the outside especially the frost.

[brammer 10]

If I sow the seeds now will they store as well - I just thought it was too late to sow some - I may have a go - maybe I will just get small leeks !! I may order a small batch off the internet and then sow some for planting in a couple of months.

 

Does anyone know if I can use a propogator to speed the growing up a bit or do they prefer a cooler environment