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blanching leeks

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  Posted by Lorea (U14415784) on Tuesday, 20th September 2011

  Hi folks. I'm growing leeks on my veg patch for the first time, and I'm a bit confused about this blanching business. I've watched Monty just pop his seedlings into holes and leave them, but then I've read in various places (and seen in different gardens near where I live) that it's necessary to blanch them by gradually covering the white part with dry soil.
  Is there any difference? What are people's opinions on here?

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  Posted by netherfield (U3897706) on Tuesday, 20th September 2011

  we grow leeks in a plastic raised bed,after the leeks start growing I keep filling the bed up with soil.
  
  This produces a more white than green.
  
  I've read in Joe Maidens book where he puts pipe insulation collars around his Leeks, it's a case of keeping the light from the growing plant.

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  Posted by 7magpies (U8108459) on Tuesday, 20th September 2011

  You can take measures to protect the stem from light and keep it white, but even if you don't, you stll get perfectly useable leeks. The green parts ( once you have removed any creepy-crawlies and mud etc) are less tender than the white parts still fine for use in soups etc.

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  Posted by Lorea (U14415784) on Tuesday, 20th September 2011

  Thanks for those replies. Now I get it!
  

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