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  • From: rosnide3 AT vt.edu
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Trimming Leeks
  • Date: Sun, 21 Mar 2010 21:20:40 -0400

In theory trimming makes for huskier and therefore better plants. There has
been
some research to suggest that trimming is bad. An abstract can be found at
http://www.actahort.org/members/showpdf?booknrarnr=194_12

Robert

> Last week, Elaine asked:
>
> <Folks: I know keeping onion tops trimmed is a good thing until they are
> set out. But what about leeks? Is it recommended to trim them to 4" too?
> anyone have any experience with this?>
>
> Elaine, I never trim tops of onions or leeks, and both seem fine. Why is it
> supposed to be good to trim them? (I hate cutting bits off healthy plants!)
>
> Pam, Twin Oaks, central Virginia, zone 7
>






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