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ian Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 237 Location: Tallaght
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:27 am Post subject: looking for leeks |
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Hi all, in the absence of a greenhouse and propagation mat I am looking for plant starts particularly leeks, have tried a few of the local garden centres in tallaght but no joy so far, does anyone know where I might pick some up.
Regards Ian. |
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Dirt Digger Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 03 May 2012 Posts: 87 Location: Raheny, Dublin 5
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:57 am Post subject: |
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Hi Ian
it's still only early April, and although the weather is only now beginning to show signs of anything resembling a Spring condition, you shouldn't need a greenhouse or propagation paraphernalia to start leek seed at this time. But get the seed to bed soon.
And generally, to purchase leek plugs you'll probably have to wait at least another 6 weeks or so before most garden centres will even have them for sale, as they generally only sell them for bedding up from early summer onwards as they are considered by most a late autumn and winter crop |
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Greengage Rank attained: Chlorophyll for blood
Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 3129 Location: Kildare
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:35 pm Post subject: |
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Just back from Johnstown and they have sold all that came in and the chap I spoke to said he wasnt sure if more would come in. So I bought a pack and sowed some in a pot under glass, Saw what came in and they were very small, reckon I can catch up in a few weeks. |
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Dirt Digger Rank attained: Hawthorn Tree


Joined: 03 May 2012 Posts: 87 Location: Raheny, Dublin 5
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 2:54 pm Post subject: |
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Exactly as I did 3 weeks ago Greenage, when it was still very very cold, and I simply filled a seed tray and covered with light polythene.
The seed is up, and starting to lift their chins already.
A variety called Oarsman, thought I give them a try... |
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ian Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 237 Location: Tallaght
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the advice I'll get them in this weekend so. |
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forest flame Rank attained: Yew tree

Joined: 17 Jun 2008 Posts: 384 Location: DUBLIN
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Posted: Fri Apr 12, 2013 4:52 pm Post subject: |
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bnq in tallaght have them in strips |
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ian Rank attained: Ash Tree


Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 237 Location: Tallaght
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Posted: Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:05 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks I'll go in and ask this time did'nt see them there last week, called johnstown nurseries and they say they have them 10 for €3.99 not even pencil thick. Seeds are in but would'nt mind a few dozen starters.
Cheers ian. |
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