Leeks are a cold-weather crop, but there’s no need to pull them when it gets warm out: letting them go to seed allows them to reseed themselves for the fall, plus the pollinators and predatory insects love their flowers. They are really cool looking, too. Botanical Information Taxonomy Allium ampeloprasum History Leeks originated in the […]
Details Allium ampeloprasum Type: Shape: regular Color: thick blue-green leaves with white stems Maturity: 100 days Size: 12-14″ stalks, “large” Yield: “good yields” Taste: “nice flavor”, “great in soups, stir fries and stews” Disease Resistance: ? Notes: easy to grow very adaptable Sources: (where to buy) Peaceful Valley Farm: $3.99 for 1 lb of transplants Results from […]
Stem and Bulb Nematode is a very small parasitic nematode that is possibly the most damaging pest for commercial garlic growers in America. You can barely see them with the naked eye, but the damage is very apparent. They burrow into the neck or bulb of the garlic and consume the bulb, allowing rot to […]