Leek encyclopaedia

[JohnMac]

Of all my favourite vegetables, I think leeks are probably top of the pile. With a more delicate and sweeter flavour than onions, leeks add a subtle touch to recipes without overpowering other flavours present.

Having planted early, my first seedlings are just coming up. Time to check on all the facts, so here's another of my encyclopaedia entries, this time for leeks. Interested in why leeks are great to plant, the history or origins of leeks, how to plant, propagate and look after leeks? How about the health benefits, harvesting, common problems and finally some fantastic recipes?

I've just added leeks to the list of guides on my blog. Click the link below to go straight there. If you think I've missed anything out just let me know.

Thanks, John

Allotment Heaven: Leek (allium porrum)

[Snadger]

What about growing from grass........pods..........pips..........king pods.........shaving........blanch leeks........pot leeks........intermediate leeks.........cultivars........leek trenches..........breeding..........whitening........blanching.........staking.........feeding.......preparing for show........tackling disease probs........growing under cover......watering.......growing above ground/below ground........successional growing........monoculture.........selection...measuring for show and a miriad of other stuff that the showmen of NE England are privvy to. (not myself btw)

PS Nice little blog!