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- From: Pam Twin Oaks <pam AT twinoaks.org>
- To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
- Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Leeks
- Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2013 15:41:04 -0400
Ron asked:
>I have grown leeks from seed for the past few years and have been able to produce a reasonable >seedling by April. This year our seedlings aren't doing well and I am befuddled as to what I have >done wrong. Any suggestions on what could be our problem?
>Ron McElwain
>NW Missouri - Zone 5
Old seed? Allium seed doesn't last long. if you still have some, you could try a germ test in a damp paper towel rolled up and kept in a plastic bag. Inspect twice daily to let fresh air in. Won't help this year's crop, but knowing the reason can bring a certain satisfaction! Some growers will only use allium seed the year it was purchased for, some will go one more year. I do think leek seed lasts a bit longer than bulb onion seed.
Pam
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Pam Dawling
Author of Sustainable Market Farming, Intensive Vegetable Production on a Few Acres
http://www.sustainablemarketfarming.com/
http://www.facebook.com/SustainableMarketFarming
http://www.newsociety.com/Books/S/Sustainable-Market-Farming
- Re: [Market-farming] Leeks, Pam Twin Oaks, 04/09/2013
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