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These wonderful ever-lasting leeks (also known as Babbington’s leek) grow really well in a sunny location.
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This grows well in a sunny location.
Plant 10cms apart and allow leaves to develop.
Leave plants until the third year by which time they will be big enough to harvest.
Do this by cutting 1cm to 2cms above the base, leaving the bulbs in the ground to grow again.
| Season | The plant stem starts growing in early autumn and reaches its maximum size by spring. It produces a head of bulbils which ripen over the summer by which time the plant starts to die back. |
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| Position | They grow well in a sunny or partially shaded location. |
| Soil | Cool, well-draining soil. |
| Planting | Plant 10cms apart. |
| Harvesting period | Perennial leeks can be harvested between late autumn and spring. |
| Edible part of the plant | If you want to keep the plants as perennials then simply cut off the stems at ground level and leave the bulbs in the ground. The green stems will then regrow. Cook as you would annual leeks. |
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