Leeks

I want to start some leeks under cover to plant out later. Can anyone please tell me when I should start these off. I have read when to plant them out but don't know how quick they grow and therefore can't work backwards (if that makes sense)

Thanks
Sheelagh (absolute novice!!):cnfs:

 

Sowing normally in March/April, and plant out June/July.

 

You can sow a few in the greenhouse now if you want some finger sized ones for Summer soups, when it's a bit warmer pop four together in little holes and water in,among the herbs is fine.Sow maincrop later outdoors.

 

Sheelagh just the other day I sown some leeks I just followed what a couple of guys down on the plots did last year of which their results were really good.

I just used some good potting compost and sown the leeks in one of those super-market plastic punnets you know the type you get your mushrooms etc. in and would normally throw away.

I popped another carton on top to make a mini propagator even after just mere days the leeks are coming through.

When you want to pop them into the ground just drop the carton in a bucket of water and the leeks will untangle themselves, remember to bore a hole into the ground when planting and not fill the hole in because your hole will decide how thick your leeks will be, you can also trim the roots and tops a little if you wish.Hel.xxx

 

I sowed some today, Sheelagh. I would say, go for it.:thumb:

 

I grow ours for a winter-spring crop and sow in a 6" deep box in the unheated greenhouse in late March to mid April. I plant them out when about 5" tall. I used to trim the tops but now don't do it and it doesn't seem to make any difference, but I do give the roots a light trim.

 

Thanks for advice everyone. Looks like I'm going to have a busy weekend.
You'll make a gardener out of me yet! :luv:

 

dim ?i know but wont they fall in?