Leek ‘Bleu de Solaise’
"Grain of rice" in leek, how to avoid allium leaf miner?
The allium leaf miner, which originates from Eastern Europe, appeared in France in the early 2000s. At present, it is mainly common in the northern part of France, but it is gaining more and more ground. This dipteran, also known...
18 December 2021
Why don't my leeks have much white?
Leek whites are particularly popular with many consumers of this commonly grown garden vegetable. Perhaps you are having difficulty harvesting leek whites of a good size. In order to ensure that this coveted part of the plant gets the best...
28 December 2021
Growing bigger leeks: should you cut the leaves?
To grow bigger leeks, give them enough room, maintain steady soil moisture and use fertile soil. Repeatedly cutting the leaves does not guarantee a thicker shank. Earthing up mainly produces a longer white section rather than increasing its diameter. Should...
7 August 2024
Why don't my leeks have a lot of white?
Leek white is particularly appreciated by many consumers of this vegetable commonly grown in the garden. Perhaps you are having difficulty harvesting advantageously sized leek blanks. For this coveted area to benefit from the best possible development, it is important...
21 December 2024
When and how to plant leeks?
Leeks are a much-loved vegetable in France. In fact, it is the ninth most widely consumed vegetable in France. Still known as the poor man's asparagus, it also goes by names such as porreau or poirette. Always eaten cooked, it...
12 April 2025