Seeds aren’t the only way to propagate leeks. If you cut the leaves from garden leeks rather than pull the entire plant from the soil, you can water the root base, and the leek will send up new ...

many common garden plants, such as leek, possess desirable surface properties,” they noted. “Leeks have self-cleaning leaves due to their surface microstructure and natural wax layer.

When seedlings have three leaves each, about four to five weeks ... roots and produce wonderful blanched stems as the leek grows. Keep plants well watered, especially during dry spells and harvest ...