A week or so ago I planted a few of my onion starts along with a bunch of carrots I started from seed. So yesterday I bought 6 packs of onion and leek starts, as well as seed garlic.
I keep records of when I start seeds for "starts" but don't seem to record when I plant all the time. Especially with something like alliums which get planted several times a year. But it is the time of the year for onions, leeks, shallots and garlic. Or rather, it is a good time to plant them.
The onions starts are bunching onions. I like bunching onions because
they last forever. They divide at ground level and remain scallions (green onions) forever. They're also perennial. Yeah! I like bunching onions!
Of course I got leeks. I bought American Flag and King Richard leeks. They really are my favorite allium! I love leeks for so many things - part of steamed veg. dishes, soups, sauteed in olive oil, and especially a thick layer of leeks on my homemade pizzas. They are the best!!!
Here is a little video about planting onions, leeks and garlic from Peaceful Valley Farms in Grass Valley CA.
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