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Leeks are one of those things the average gardener doesn’t take the time to grow, but seriously, they are a delicious addition to a stir-fry. Leeks are a relative to the onion, but they do not produce an edible bulb. They are much, much milder tasting–so I think they are a little more kid friendly. Read More >>
I got a call from Chino the Handyman yesterday. He had just finished building a house and they were getting ready to put the house on the market. The open house is tomorrow. Chino: “I built 3 large garden boxes {I hear they’re all the rage} and I need some vegetables to stick in them Read More >>
This morning I planted a packet of American Flag Leek seeds and placed them under grow lights in the office {I’ll show you my set up tomorrow}. I tried to grow some leeks last year, but the chickens gobbled them all up shortly after I transplanted them outside. Booo! So I’m back at it again. Since I Read More >>
This year I am growing Giant Musselburgh leeks. According to SeedSavers the Giant Musselburgh leek is a “Scottish variety introduced in the early 1800s. Enormous leeks that are 9-15″ long by 2-3″ in diameter. Tender white stalks, dark bluegreen fan-shaped leaves. Mild flavor, stands winter well. 80-150 days from transplant.” Technically I should be starting Read More >>
