Leeks

Shielded Bed Flamer: Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1

Source:

Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1: Tools for Non-Chemical Weed Management in Vegetable Cropping Systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified 17 Dec 2008).

Featuring

Ray DeVries, Ralph's Greenhouse. Mt. Vernon, WA.

Audio Text

Organic Weed Control Shielded Bed Flamer: Weed Em and Reap

Wiggle Weeder: Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1

Source:

Weed 'Em and Reap Part 1: Tools for Non-Chemical Weed Management in Vegetable Cropping Systems [DVD]. A. Stone. 2006. Oregon State University Dept. of Horticulture. Corvallis, Oregon. Available at: http://www.weedemandreap.org (verified 17 Dec 2008).

Featuring

Ray DeVries, Ralph's Greenhouse. Mt. Vernon, WA.

Audio Text

Organic Weed Management Wiggle Weeder: Weed Em and Reap

Leeks

Allium ampeloprasum (Porrum group)

Last revised February 11, 2010

Leeks. Photo credit: Alex Stone, Oregon State University

Overwinter Leek Variety Trial, 1984-1985

Extremely high quality leeks are being produced on a small scale in the Willamette Valley with good yields. The crop is usually seeded in early spring, matures in autumn, and can be held through the winter for harvest the following spring. Very few varieties are grown commercially and the highest quality plants have been transplanted and grown in trench culture. The most lucrative market is the restaurant trade, which demands long, thick, blanched stems. Healthy foliage can also be used decoratively in presentation of restaurant dishes.