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17-11-2003, 02:12 PM

In article ,
(Nick Maclaren) wrote:

Will my Mussleborough leeks actually grow any bigger by January?

No, but they won't grow significantly even in full sun. The sun is
too anaemic to be of much use in the UK over that period.

Thanks, so to complete my understanding, the reason Mussleborough
harvest is recommended for January is:

1. They may not be bigger but they'll have matured to a finer taste?
2. They will be *available* in January while an Autumn variety would rot
or freeze?

If #2 is the reason, why not simply plant a late variety and harvest any
time between September and April that takes your fancy?

Thanks again!

Steve Harris - Cheltenham - Real address steve AT netservs DOT com