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How To Grow Leeks - A Complete Guide From Sowing Seed To Harvesting.

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  • čas přidán 14. 08. 2024
  • A complete guide on how to grow leeks from seed, including when to sow early and late leek varieties, when to transplant leek seedlings, care for leeks, dealing with rust on leek leaves, and when to harvest leeks.
    See the chapters here:
    00:00 Introduction
    00:41 When To Sow Leek Seed
    01:17 How To Sow Leek Seed
    02:01 How To Transplant Leek Seedlings
    04:11 When To Transplant Leek Seedlings
    04:43 Separating The Strongest Seedlings
    05:27 Potting Up Left Over Leek Plants
    06:23 Introduction To Care After Transplanting Leeks
    06:43 Leeks Month By Month
    06:47 September - Young Leek Plants
    06:51 October - Maturing Leek Plants
    06:55 October - Planting Using Biodegradable Film
    07:00 November - Rust On Leek Plants
    07:35 December - Overwintering Leeks
    08:17 January - Overwintering Leeks
    08:44 February - Leeks Recovering After Winter
    09:07 March - Harvesting First Leeks
    09:39 April - Harvesting More Leeks
    10:02 May - Growing Leek Plants For Flowers
    10:31 June - Leek Flower Heads
    11:00 July - Leek Flowers With Bees
    For more gardening tips and advice, please see my website:
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Komentáře • 47

  • @marybaehr3700
    @marybaehr3700 Před rokem +9

    I loved seeing the leeks go through all the stages of development, and even through winter. Fascinating to see them flower, as well. Thank you!

  • @maplewalnut80
    @maplewalnut80 Před rokem +4

    thank you ! no cutesy staff...straight to the point....British gardeners are my favorite!

  • @Makinen386
    @Makinen386 Před měsícem

    Excellent informative video mate thanks

  • @ianross5963
    @ianross5963 Před rokem +2

    What a great explanation for a keen beginner to growing veg, thanks for your simple to follow video

  • @anabravo3581
    @anabravo3581 Před 4 měsíci +1

    Very nice video. I was looking for when to transplant them to the soil. I know now that my numerous small seedlings need to be transplanted to bigger pots so they can develop bigger roots. I have some from last year on the ground that are getting bigger (they seemed to have hibernated all winter) I'm very pleased with them though. In no time I'll be able to harvest as needed. Thank you so much!

  • @andredumas9547
    @andredumas9547 Před 21 dnem +1

    Thanks for this interesting video, I am in Canada and wondering if leeks will survive through our minus 20C degrees winter ?

  • @nitelite78
    @nitelite78 Před 8 měsíci +2

    So you are growing leeks for basically a year? Start in April, harvest in March the following year? Is that right?

  • @lindamorgan2678
    @lindamorgan2678 Před rokem +1

    Thank you ! I will get a bigger divit to use to make the hole and rain is coming tonight and for the next few days glad I waited. Bye now out to drill holes and plant them ha ha Cheers from Alberta Canada. Subbed and hit the alarm glad I found you

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for your comment, and best of luck with your growing!

  • @1Lightdancer
    @1Lightdancer Před 8 měsíci

    Thank you - such a generous crop! Great tip to use the trowel Handle as a Dibble!
    My favorite leeks are the Babington topset leeks - I had a great patch for the last 9 years, am starting again since moving last year!

  • @alessandracocchiararo6144

    Thank you so much for this video, I got leaks from a friend's garden to replant and they are growing flowers, I wasnt sure when to harvest them. I understand more now, very useful and complete information

  • @steed5000
    @steed5000 Před rokem

    Excellent video, watching as I'm checking my seedlings

  • @RRaucina
    @RRaucina Před 4 měsíci +1

    Leeks, in my experience, like company and to compete. I plant them very close, 2 or 3 inches grid. Pull the weaker ones to use early and let the bully's grow.

  • @hanzketchup859
    @hanzketchup859 Před 2 měsíci

    Great Show!

  • @Mischiou
    @Mischiou Před 3 měsíci

    What a lovely video. What fertillizer do you recommend and how often to use, please?

  • @RADCOMJ1
    @RADCOMJ1 Před rokem

    Cheers... never grown leeks before but i sewed some using the baggy method and loads have germinated... Will get then into pots over the nexr few day👍

  • @alexhepburn2738
    @alexhepburn2738 Před rokem

    Great visual information,thank you 👍

  • @ragnaraxelson59
    @ragnaraxelson59 Před rokem

    Well done bruv. Can't wait to get my seedlings started!

  • @Mike_5
    @Mike_5 Před rokem +1

    Great video baby leeks are the best so sweet and tender

  • @paulhunter123
    @paulhunter123 Před rokem

    this is great i shall do this just as shown to get my best leeks yet

  • @pennypiper5857
    @pennypiper5857 Před rokem

    Thanks great information

  • @garyjjohnson9021
    @garyjjohnson9021 Před rokem

    A great video , hopefully my leeks may fair a lot better than my previous efforts 6:35

  • @michaelkennedy8766
    @michaelkennedy8766 Před rokem

    Excellent video, going to try Stamford using your method to get leeks in spring, thank you.

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for your comment. I always look for late varieties for spring harvesting. I’ve never grown Stamford, but I hope it works for you!

  • @Gos1234567
    @Gos1234567 Před měsícem

    Please LEEK and subscribe !!!

  • @infinitelyblessed359
    @infinitelyblessed359 Před 4 měsíci +3

    Why dont you just cut off what you want from the leeks and leave them in to continue growing more green leaves. I enjoy the leaves more than the white onion itself and make green leaf pies from them.

  • @ooma1214
    @ooma1214 Před rokem

    Thanks for the info - I'm growing leeks for the first time, the little shoots are very vigorous, only took a few days for them to pop up! Is it ok that they flop over, or should I do something differently?

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem +1

      That sounds very quick for germination, mine typically take a couple of weeks. You may like to see this growing guide here (with photos) www.allotmentbook.co.uk/contents/leeks/

  • @Brenda-xc7sq
    @Brenda-xc7sq Před rokem

    A very helpful and well made video, so thanks.

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem

      Thank you very much for taking the time to comment.

  • @ConcreteCauldron
    @ConcreteCauldron Před rokem +1

    Did you save the seed from those that flowered?

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem +2

      I did not, but having read your comment I wish I had done :)

    • @nickhayley
      @nickhayley Před 4 měsíci

      Probably a good thing. Only having the handful you kept wouldn't have produced the best genetic variability and vigor for your leeks. You require 20-50 leeks in flower to obtain true to type leeks. Sure, they may have produced viable seed, but it may have produced less than ideal leeks.

  • @michaelpithers9626
    @michaelpithers9626 Před rokem

    Hi what do you feed the leeks please mick

    • @AllotmentBook
      @AllotmentBook  Před rokem

      I do not feed them through their growing period, but I rotate my crops and feed the beds at the end of autumn with either a mulch or green manure. You may like to see my guide to website for more information: www.allotmentbook.co.uk/contents/leeks/

  • @Iris_and_or_George
    @Iris_and_or_George Před měsícem +1

    I heard Snowden leeked this information.