I've got another batch of good looking leeks that will soon be ready for planting. At the moment I'm hardening them off during the day and any mild nights with a view to planting them this week in one of my long, raised wooden beds. I'll plant them a little deeper than usual (say a couple of inches) as this is supposed to help prevent the base bulbing (according to Medwyn).
After planting I'll give them a good watering with Miracle Gro and put a stout cane next to each one that will help support the barrel as it grows. This season I want to keep an even closer eye out for the dreaded leek moth caterpillar as it can soon strip the leaves to a pitiful state. I've tried sprays in the past but I don't think they're too successful and the best method is to try and catch them before they do too much damage. The little bugger's are about 1/2" long and bright green, and tend to hide deep in the 'V' of the fresh unfurling leaf flags coming from the centre of the plant.
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