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[Clifford Cain - uk yahoo <cc_syorks@yahoo.co.uk>]

Further to John S's question as to what a pot leek is.
They are leeks which have been specially selected for a short blanched 
stem but have incredible girth. The blanched stem is produced by 
wrapping in paperor growing up through a section of polyurethane pipe 
(the type used for water or mains gas).  Compared with competition for 
growing the longest leek.
A good picture of a pot leek can be found at   
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=78839
Regards
Clifford
Doncaster, UK