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  • From: "William H Shoemaker" <wshoemak AT illinois.edu>
  • To: "'Market Farming'" <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Transplanting Leeks
  • Date: Tue, 30 Mar 2010 06:53:05 -0500

I’ve known people to use a hoe handle. Just jab the tapered end in, drop the leek transplant in, firm up soil and water. You can stand upright while making holes.

 

Bill

William H. Shoemaker

Sr. Research Specialist, Food Crops

University of Illinois - Crop Sciences

St Charles Horticulture Research Center

535 Randall Road, St Charles, IL, 60174

630-584-7254, FAX-584-4610

wshoemak AT illinois.edu


From: market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org [mailto:market-farming-bounces AT lists.ibiblio.org] On Behalf Of Jay Sleichter
Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2010 6:39 AM
To: Market Farming
Subject: [Market-farming] Transplanting Leeks

 

I searched this site and I didn't find any information.  I need some help to transplant leeks.  I am on crutches for the next 4 weeks and I have lots of helpers to get crops in the ground, but I am trying to make it easier for them.  Has someone make a dimpler to transplant leeks with?  I was wondering if I could attach some dowels or pipes that are the proper length to a 3-4 foot 2 by 4.  Then they could just push it down in the ground and pull it out and move down the row. The next helper could then put the leek in the hole.

Any ideas? 

Thanks,

Jay

Jay's Jellies, Produce and More
Clay Center, Kansas
www.jaysjellies.com

 

 




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