date:Nov 12, 2012
ng and onwards coupled with low light levels particularly through the optimum growing time in June and July have resulted in a reduced yield from the start of the British crop, although quality has been good.
Growers are hoping for a mild winter and early spring to help leeks achieve their potential. Philip says that with temperatures currently at 8 to 10 degrees going into November this is looking less likely; but with the right weather conditions in the New Year and into the spring we will se