Here's a trick for germinating seeds and getting them off to a strong start: an electric fry pan. ... kohlrabi, leeks, mustard, onion, parsley, peppers, purslane, Swiss chard and tomatoes.

In the past I have had very good results with Johnsons Leek Carentan 2 organic seeds, and since they have a Leek Carentan 3 seed out now they are likely to be even better (www.johnsons-seeds.com).

Optimum temperature for leek seed germination is 77 degrees so a seed heat mat will help. You don't need one, however, as leeks will germinate, though less efficiently, in a wide range of ...

Leeks have the mildest and sweetest flavour of the onion family, ... • Leeks are easy to grow from seed or seedlings. ... • Gently water seeds in and keep the mix moist until they germinate.

GRASS seeds germinate at different rates, depending on a variety of factors. ... When to plant out leeks - simple tips for growing leeks [INSIGHT] Grass needs to be watered every day, ...

Leeks need a cool temperature, ... seed them in rows 30 cm apart, ... The ideal time to transplant is eight weeks after germination when the plants will be pencil-thick and about 20 cm high.

Of the few seeds that germinate, most won’t survive past this point. Marc Freestone How to grow leek orchids is the subject of my PhD project with the Australian National University, based at ...