Ridging Up Leeks - Interblog Leek Growing Project
On the 14th of July I planted them following the expert instructions that TopVeg sent me.
I have deweeded the row and recently began to ridge up the row of leeks following the expert advice of TopVeg.
Although my leeks have been competing with a few weeds, the row is now clear and hopefully this variety of leek can continue to grow until they are harvested in late Winter.
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Good luck with your leeks. I was wondering whether I needed to ridge mine up. Now I know. If you lost any tomato seeds in the flood, I’ve got plenty to share, particularly for a fellow gardener who lost their garden. I can’t imagine how awful that must have been.
Comment by Cynthia Sandberg — November 6, 2007 @ 5:51 am
Hi Cynthia, Thanks so much for your kind words and kind offer. I would love some tomato seeds. Where are you in the world - I hope it’s the UK and then I can take you up on your seed offer.
Thanks for dropping by and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — November 6, 2007 @ 6:19 am
Hi Sara
So sorry, that you seem to have been supplied with mixed varieties! The front leek in your photo is a light colour, typical of a Musselburgh - but the next one along is darker green & thicker - so could be a Pandora. It looks as though it is big enough to eat now??!
Congratulations for growing them on - after their trip in the post, & your flood. They obviously like your nice soil!
TopVeg
Comment by TopVeg — November 6, 2007 @ 6:41 am
Hi Topveg, I was thrilled and overwhelmed when you sent me the leeks. I do not mind which variety of leeks I have.I can’t wait to harvest them. So thanks very much. Thanks for dropping by to let me know about the varieties. Sara @farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — November 6, 2007 @ 7:10 am
[…] TopVeg interblog leek growing project was last recorded at the end of July when the leeks were just rooting in their planting holes. Farming Friends have been persevering, in spite of the set backs caused by the floods, and Sara has grown some promising leeks. The leeks have been weeded and ridged up, ready for a winter harvest! leek plant vegetable garden […]
Pingback by Top Veg » Blog Archive » Inter-blog Leek Growing Project - report4. — November 6, 2007 @ 8:12 am
Hi Sara,
I’ll swap you a leek for a parsnip…they are doing really well, one of my few successes.The guinea pigs dont like the leaves though, fussy things.
Cheers Mark
Comment by Mark — November 6, 2007 @ 3:01 pm
Hi Mark, So pleased that your parsnips are doing well. I have found that my guinea pig doesn’t like radish. I was so pleased that Topveg kindly sent me the leeks and that they are doing well. Thanks for visiting and commenting. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — November 6, 2007 @ 4:05 pm
Well done with the veggies. I grew (ha! ha!) carrots this year and they were so small not even the slugs wanted them… Thinking about putting some onions in but think I might be a bit late. Great blog. Jane
Comment by Jane — November 6, 2007 @ 7:47 pm
Hi Jane,
Thanks for visiting and commenting. I am pleased that you like my blog. Check out Topveg for news of onions and when to plant. My carrots were just like yours this year. Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — November 7, 2007 @ 6:03 pm
Hi Sara
Once your leeks are grown, you’ll have to tell us what recipes you use them in.
Comment by Leanne — November 7, 2007 @ 8:00 pm
Hi Leanne, Yes that is a good idea. I think I will serve these beauties as a starter with homemade cheese sauce. Roll on the harvest my mouth is watering already!
Sara from farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — November 8, 2007 @ 8:45 am
I have two sections of Musselburgh leeks in my garden, one lot planted a little earlier than the other, so I will be able to pick large leeks or small leeks, depending on how the mood takes me. My mouth waters with the thought of leeks in cheese sauce too!
Comment by Louise — November 9, 2007 @ 11:58 am