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Re: leeks and Straw

There was a suggestion on the square foot list that worked well for me last
year.  When you plant leeks dig out a square 9" deep and put in lots of compost.
Transplant your seedling in (or you can start from seed). As the leek grows, add
compost, 3" at a time until the leek has grown out of the square.  This will
give you strong, white leeks.
A neighbor told me they put newspaper around the stalk to bleach them. The first
method worked really well for me.
Sheryl in Western Colorado

Meconella wrote:

> In a message dated 98-03-13 00:15:00 EST, you write:
>
> <<  It sounds kind of like growing leeks. >>
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm growing leeks for the first time this year.  They are already out in the
> ground.  Are you supposed to hill them?
>
> Thanks,  Janet.
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