1) I've grown 3 leeks for the first time. They look good and leeky. Someone said you should wait for frost before lifting them so I was waiting until November/December. However, 2 of them seem to be growing a bud thingy - like an unopened flower - and I'm wondering if they are going to seed. Help. Should I lift them now.
2) I've also got 3 little aubergines under plastic. Will they get bigger (South of England) or again, should I pick them now?
2007-10-15 01:36:44 · 3 answers · asked by chris n 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
Harvest leeks when they are large enough for your tastes. Do not let the bulbs get overly large. A good rule of thumb is to harvest when they are 1.7 - 2.5 cm (3/4 - 1") in diameter. They usually are harvested before they send up their seed stalk. I personally like their flavor when on the smaller side. Some frost tolerant leeks actually taste better after a couple of frosts.
2007-10-15 02:16:47 · answer #1 · answered by A Well Lit Garden 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pick leeks after the first frost, pick the aubergines when they are black or purple
2007-10-15 12:07:09 · answer #2 · answered by Gender Bender 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
cant help you on this one...we always get ours in the woods in late winter and early spring...wild leeks are smaller than your domestic leeks...
2007-10-15 09:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋