Seeds aren’t the only way to propagate leeks. If you cut the leaves from garden leeks rather than pull the entire plant from the soil, you can water the root base, and the leek will send up new ...

When seedlings have three leaves each, about four to five weeks ... roots and produce wonderful blanched stems as the leek grows. Keep plants well watered, especially during dry spells and harvest ...

Only the white part of leeks is cooked: trim away the tough, woody stalk end and use the green leaves to wrap the contents of a bouquet garni (a bundle of herbs added to soups, stews and stocks to ...