Harvesting Leeks! Andrew shows how to harvest a leek without damaging it, which helps it store longer and prevents early rotting. By removing the outer leaves, you're left with a beautiful white stem and vibrant green top. Some of the leeks have already gone to seed, but Andrew explains how you can still make use of the scapes by lightly steaming them. Finally, he demonstrates a handy way to store your leeks in a bucket with a little damp compost to keep them fresh for longer. #leeks #growyourow

Here's a step in the leek harvesting process you might not have know about. Before the leeks are sent to the packing house, the loaders trim off the tops for final grocery store presentation. #WeFeedYou Aquí tienes un paso en el proceso de cosecha de puerros que quizás no conozcas. Antes de enviar los puerros a la planta de empaque, los cargadores les quitan las hojas para su presentación final en el supermercado. #SoyEsencial | UFW

Growing leeks in containers! Leeks create huge root balls, which support the growth of beautiful, tall, thick, and white leeks. If you're growing in a container though, how do you give the roots enough space while also supporting the top growth? The answer? Support with a tube of some kind. I used 1.5" PVC that I cut to 6" long and threaded through my leek transplants. This way I can plant my leeks shallow in the container, and support them above. The tubes also block out the light, which helps