Spring a Leek

It’ll be a few months until you can start planting seeds of warm-weather crops, such as eggplants, peppers and tomatoes, but late January is prime time to start leek seeds. Leeks, like other members of the allium family, are quite tolerant of cold temperatures, and because they require a long growing season, starting the seeds early is a must.

If you haven’t grown leeks before, we highly recommend giving them a try. Their flavor is mild and onionlike, and they’re versatile in the kitchen. Another big bonus of growing leeks is that if you time your plantings right, they can be harvested year-round. Find out more by scanning this QR code with your smartphone’s camera or visit www.hobbyfarms. com/leeks.