I have been growing leeks for 3 or 4 years now and have never cut the tops
back - the only reason I can think of for doing this is if the plot is very
exposed and winds might rock the plants - if that doesn't apply, then I
would leave them. With regards to planting out more, it probably depends on
the type - I grow Musselburgh which are basically a winter leek - I start
using them about November and keep digging them as and when required right
through to March - they do start to go a bit woody by then but they are fine
for soups


Jeanne


"hillier" wrote in message
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I have some leeks growing well and have cut the tops back twice to keep
them tidy which they have responded to very well. Should I carry on cutting
them back and for how long? Also I have some more growing which are still a
bit small for planting out, is it worth carrying on with them ( will they
over winter) ? I realise they are all a bit late but I couldn't get any in
at the right time.