LEEK 



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Set out according to the result desired. For a green 

 Leek, set as deep as before. For a blanched Leek, set 

 (1) in furrows, five to six inches deep; (2) in holes 

 made with trowel or dibber, same depth. Various other 

 methods are used in different countries, the principle 

 being to set the base of the stem about six inches under 

 ground, not filling in at first, but allowing the rains 

 and subsequent cultivation to level the ground, after 

 which the rows are earthed-up, but not until the plants 

 are vigorously growing. 



Culture. In the above, keep the earth from the 

 heart of the plant. Earth 

 when the plants are growing 

 well. For green Leeks the 

 plants are not earthed-up. 



For spring crop, Leeks 

 may be sown in August or 

 September and wintered un- 

 der frames, to be set out in 

 spring. This is done chiefly 

 in mild climates. 



Pick as wanted, by pulling 

 the whole plant. 



Store in boxes in the cel- 

 lar, or, as Leek is hardy, in 

 trenches like celery, taking up the plants, roots and 

 all, and setting closely. 



Diseases and pests, see under Onion. 



Fig. 71. Leek. Mature. 



