plaited leeks

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JohnN
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Oh dear, another puzzle! About 25% of my leeks have grown with their stems like a plaited rope, from the roots right up to the greenery. Other ones in the same bed, are OK. Any suggestions?
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Not unless they are Rastafarian leeks
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I kind of think I know what you mean John, where the leaves kind of split through from the lower layers & twist when they get out due to not going up but sideways - or am I am off the mark completely? If it is that poor description I haven't a clue why, but you usually can salvage some of the stem so not a lost crop. I would say some stress at some point or they just like reggae??

Sorry, blame robo for the link to reggae! :)
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Must be ready for showing without any preparation.
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