"Bill" wrote in message
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"Steve Peek" wrote:

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Judith in France wrote:



Leeks aren't to be planted until they are about the diameter of a
No.2
school pencil, and then they are placed in a trench which is slowly
filled in to give the blanched portion of the leek.

They can also be planted deep using a dibble and then compost,
mulch,
etc (you know the routine) added....to accomplish the same end.

Charlie

We just use a dibble and drop in the leek, we don't fill it in;
watering always releases a little soil.

Judith

Interesting as leek culture got me thinking they do not exist in the
wild. Stuff casting out seeds and a few manage to produce replicates.
So a pointed hole and a young plant and the chances increase.

Thank you Judith

Bill below permanent leek beds New to me!!

http://forums.gardenweb.com/forums/load/allium/msg0112100512397.html

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I'm afraid you're mistaken, Bill. Ramps are wild leaks. They are strongly
flavored, but leaks nonetheless.
Steve






Never heard of ramps are they edible?

Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA

Not all who wander are lost.
- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)

Yes they are quite edible. They grow wild in the southern Appalachians, many
festivals dedicated to them this time of year.
Steve

In article ,
"Steve Peek" wrote:

Yes they are quite edible. They grow wild in the southern Appalachians, many
festivals dedicated to them this time of year.
Steve
Thanks
Looking about found this.

http://theforagerpress.com/fieldguide/aprilfd.htm

Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA

Not all who wander are lost.
- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)

In article ,
Bill wrote:

In article ,
"Steve Peek" wrote:

Yes they are quite edible. They grow wild in the southern Appalachians,
many
festivals dedicated to them this time of year.
Steve
Thanks
Looking about found this.

http://theforagerpress.com/fieldguide/aprilfd.htm

Bill

I thought about the ramp images for a few days that are posted here.
They look almost like small or immature daffodils which are toxic.

Bill

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Garden in shade zone 5 S Jersey USA

Not all who wander are lost.
- J.R.R. Tolkien (1892-1973)