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- Q.When Do I Harvest Leeks - Can they stay in ground like carrots? Can they be dehydrated or frozen?
- Q.Best Soil - What are best soil conditions for onions and leeks?
- Q.Leeks - We planted leeks this spring and they aren't large enough to harvest. They have not produced seeds. Can the plants ...
- Q.Why Have My Leeks Gone Soft And Wet - All my leeks have gone soft so when you touch them they disintegrate - all ruined.
- Q.Homegrown Herbs And Leeks - Could you please guide me on how to grow coriander herbs and leeks at home?
- Q.Something Growing In Garden Pot That I Forgot I Planted - Something is growing in my garden pot that I forgot I had planted. Now I'm not sure whether it's edible. ...
- Q.Worm - Can you tell me what worm likes to eat leeks? The one I have is black with a reddish brown ...
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bigdill on
September 23, 2011
Answered by
Heather on
September 26, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They cannot stay in the ground like carrots, but do very well dehydrated or blanched and then frozen.
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- Asked by
Anonymous on
October 5, 2011Q.Best Soil
What are best soil conditions for onions and leeks?
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Nikki on
October 5, 2011
Certified ExpertA.They prefer to be planted in loose, fertile (organic or compost enriched), well-draining soil.
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weimdog1 on
November 10, 2012Q.leeks
We planted leeks this spring and they aren't large enough to harvest. They have not produced seeds. Can the plants be left in the ground and will they grow to maturity next season? Thank you.
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AnnsGreeneHaus on
November 10, 2012A.The following articles should answer your questions: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/how-to-grow-leeks-and-tips-for-harvesting-leeks.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/leeks-bolting.htm
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September 25, 2013Q.Why Have My Leeks Gone Soft and Wet
All my leeks have gone soft so when you touch them they disintegrate - all ruined.
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Anonymous on
September 28, 2013A.Are the roots still intact? If not, there is obviously a problem. Something is probably eating the roots, or there could be a pathogen in the soil. This article might help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/how-to-harvest-leeks.htm
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Anonymous on
January 31, 2014Q.Homegrown Herbs and Leeks
Could you please guide me on how to grow coriander herbs and leeks at home?
- Answered by
Nikki on
January 31, 2014
Certified ExpertA.These articles should be of some help to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/herbs/cilantro/growing-coriander-seeds.htm, https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/how-to-grow-leeks-and-tips-for-harvesting-leeks.htm
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Marnner on
April 9, 2015
Northern CA INLANDQ.Something growing in garden pot that I forgot I planted
Something is growing in my garden pot that I forgot I had planted. Now I'm not sure whether it's edible. It smells like a scallion and has long shoots with clusters of 8 or so white flowers growing from the plants. How can I be sure that it's edible?
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Downtoearthdigs on
April 9, 2015A.I believe this to be leeks. The flat leaf would be the identifier.
Does that refresh you memory of what you may have planted?Here is a few articles about Leeks--personally one of my favorites!
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/reasons-why-leeks-too-thin.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/leeks/leeks-bolting.htm
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Anonymous on
August 22, 2015Q.Worm
Can you tell me what worm likes to eat leeks? The one I have is black with a reddish brown head.
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Downtoearthdigs on
August 23, 2015A.While it's difficult to say for certain, as many worms could be the culprit, I am leaning towards the black cutworm. You can try treating the soil with Bt, neem oil or even beneficial nematodes.
Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/get-rid-cutworms.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/using-bacillus-thuringiensis.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/problems/pests/neem-oil-uses.htm
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