I honestly don't think it matters. I never trim the roots when transplanting leeks, but know others who do. Planting into holes made with a dibber does help keep the stems blanched - that's pretty universal.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
Hi Gillian, wait until the seeds begin turning black. When they are at that stage, cut the flower heads off and finish drying them in a large paper bag - the seeds will drop out when they are dry if you give the bag a shake.
A trowel in the hand is worth a thousand lost under a bush.
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I honestly don't think it matters. I never trim the roots when transplanting leeks, but know others who do. Planting into holes made with a dibber does help keep the stems blanched - that's pretty universal.
My leeks bolted and went to seed while I was on holiday. They are lovely, How do I harvest the seeds.
Hi Gillian, wait until the seeds begin turning black. When they are at that stage, cut the flower heads off and finish drying them in a large paper bag - the seeds will drop out when they are dry if you give the bag a shake.
2nd year we have planted leeks it looks like they are the same this year thin like spring onions dont know what we are doing wrong