On Apr 24, 10:21 am, Charlie wrote:
On Wed, 23 Apr 2008 21:25:12 -0700 (PDT), MajorOz

wrote:
I forgot to mention that I am also growing leeks for the very first
time. Package says 150 days and it is best to wait for frost before
harvesting. Izzat so?

Which variety did you plant? I've always planted the Giant
Musselburgh, though I have Blue Solaize (from seedsavers) in storage.

They are American Flag, a Ferry-Morse/wal-mart hybrid. BC didn't have
any the day I was seed shopping.

Will saved seeds from hybrids produce?

Cool weather and a little frost improves the flavor somewhat, so I've
heard. We start using them when they get some size to them and we
can't wait any longer. MMMMmm...tater and leek soup........

They will stay in the ground and good into the winter. Mulch em' good.

I've harvested in Dec. You should have good luck, down yonder. ;-)

cheers

oz, who got almost all his seeds from Baker Creek

Charlie, who got almost all his there too!

The May 4-5 planting festival there will be a hoot. I can't go
Sunday, but will be there pickin', singin', and browsin' Monday.

cheers

oz