Growing Leeks

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25 Jan 14 Ann (Australia - cool/mountain climate)
How do I save seed from my leeks. They are in full flower now (end of January) and I would like to have the next lot planted in the autumn. Thanks, Ballarat
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25 Jan 14 Paul (Australia - arid climate)
Depending on whether the stem is dry or not. If dry pinch off the head and scrunch seeds into a paper bag. If still green but seed head is fully formed and there are no longer any hover flys or bees still pollinating place a knee high stocking over it and peg closed to save any dry seed that may shake out. Then when stem is dry do the scrunch thing into a paper bag. Store all seed in a cool dry place.
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