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09 Jun 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Leeks prefer a moist clay type soil. I suggest you keep building your soil up with heavier soil, if you can get it, and plant your leeks closer together, making the most of smaller leeks in the meantime. Maybe leaving them in the ground a bit longer will help them to thicken.

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15 Mar 17, Nicki (Australia - temperate climate)

Can leeks be grown together with lettuce and spinach?

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15 Mar 17, Jonno (Australia - temperate climate)

I don't know of any reason why not. It really amounts to the quality of the soil but 'stacking' plants is a good way to increase yield in a given space. The lettuce and spinach would be long harvested by the time the leeks are ready. You could also plant radishes as they only take about 4 weeks to harvest. I probably wouldn't plant other members of the onion fmily like this as they are susceptible to fungal problems and need an open spot with good air circulation.

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11 Mar 17, Lorraine (Australia - tropical climate)

When do I plant leeks in WA climate

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12 Mar 17, John (Australia - temperate climate)

Leeks prefer temperatures between 15 and 25 degrees C. The WA Dept. Of Agriculture says they ca be grown all year round in Perth. Seeds take 2-4 months to be ready for transplanting and will take about 5-7months before they are ready for harvest. Leeks are often planted in trenches which are backfilled as they grow to produce long white shanks. They are delectable and are worth the wait if you have the available. All the best.

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19 Jan 17, Kathy (Australia - temperate climate)

G'day !! I planted my Leek seedlings at the start of October '16, it is now January '17 and my leeks are still thin and they look like spring onions. What have I done wrong and how can I grow fat leeks ? I've followed all the steps on the label that came with my punnet of Leek seedlings, please help I would honestly appreciate it. Thank you .... " Cheers "

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16 Feb 17, karen (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi kathy, Same problem, I'm in coastal southern NSW and after 6 months... I had lovely Leek Flowers & gave up. About to replant in late Feb more leeks, hopefully will not fail again.

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13 Sep 17, Matteo (Australia - temperate climate)

Hi karen and kathy, Leeks need to be pumped with plenty of organic fertilizer Blood n bone, chook/cow manure etc ,water well, also they love Magnesium (epsom salts ) apply via a water can or direct then water well

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06 Sep 17, Irene (Australia - sub-tropical climate)

Same here. Sunshine Coast Qld

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15 Jan 17, pheello (South Africa - Semi-arid climate)

Where can I buy leek plant. As vegetable. Please list shops that sells leek

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