when to shave leek flowers?

[planetologist]

Tried to search old posts for when to cut the flowers off leek flower heads to make them produce bulbils, but couldn't find it. Should I cut off the flowers as soon as the outer covering breaks open, or wait for some other signal?

[zazen999]

I just wait until the flower is round rather than pointed - if that makes sense. Mine are just about to pop their cap off any day now.

[veggiechicken]

Here is a similar thread that was brought back to life today as I'd like to know more about this process too. http://www.growfruitandveg.co.uk/gra...ips_57843.html

[planetologist]

Thanks, will give it a try.

[lottie dolly]

Would this shaving lark work the same with elephant garlic i wonder as they are said to be from a leek,also your regular onions,

[zazen999]

The Linear Legume

I shaved my first of the year today

[veggiechicken]

Thanks Zaz - good photos! I understand it a bit more now