Market Farming

[Lucy Goodman <goodows AT infinet.com>]

I start all my leeks inside. I fill a flat 
with soiless mix make furrows where I want 
the seeds and than fill the furrows with 
seeds but not too heavily, cover the seeds 
with a bit of soiless mix, water using a 
light mix of either kelp or fish emulsion and 
cover with a piece of black plastic. keep the 
flats moist but not too wet and do not let 
them dry out. put them in a warm place and 
wait 7 to 13 days and you should have leeks. 
i keep them inside for about a week after 
germination than out to the cold frames for a 
week or two than they get transplanted.

lucy goodman
new Paris, OH



> Does anyone out there have experience growing leeks from seed? Found out 
> Federal Seed Germination Standards for onion is 70%, while leek is only 
> 60%. That's lousy! Any tips/tricks anyone has used out there? 
> Scarification, soaking, stratification, anything -- I would appreciate 
> details.
>
> Bill Smith