Leek rust

[Nik]

Went down the plot at the weekend and discovered all my leeks are rusty! Is it worth leaving them in the ground or should I start eating them now? They aren't very big - most of them still aren't much thicker than my finger - not a very successful crop.

[Thelma Sanders]

mine are rusty as well note to self by rust-resistant variety next year

I will just leave mine to grow on, the new leaves tend to be ok later in the winter, and it doesn't seem to affect the part you eat anyway

[Shadylane]

Mine usually get rust but they still do just fine. This year no rust - probably as we have had no rain. This year they bolted.

[arpoet]

Mine are also covered in rust down the lottie.. i pulled one and stripped away the outer leaves and the stem is fine and was great in a stirfry.Will just leave em til i need em.
Roger