Leek

How to blanch leeks Bring a large pot of water to the boil. Place your washed and cut up leeks in a blanching basket or… Read More »How Long Do You Blanch Leeks For?

More importantly, leeks contain two powerful antioxidants, kaempferol, and allicin which help fight diseases including certain cancers, as well as help to lower inflammation, blood… Read More »Is Leek Broth Good For You?

What to do if my cat ate leeks? Studies have proven that eating just around 0.5% of a pet’s body weight in vegetables of the… Read More »How Much Leek Is Toxic To Cats?

1- Harvesting leek in the spring Sow directly in the ground in August or September. Thin regularly to give the more vigorous stems the space… Read More »Can You Plant Leeks In November?

To use, sprinkle on salads, eggs, rice and quinoa, buttered popcorn, steamed or roasted vegetables, fish or chicken. Add to smoothies, soups, stews, pasta, spaghetti… Read More »What Is Leek Powder Used For?

Storage and preservation. Long-term, leeks are best overwintered in the garden and dug as necessary. Hill up the soil around the plants and cover them… Read More »How Do You Overwinter Leeks?

They develop a strong, bitter flavor. Freezing also makes leeks mushy. They also are not good candidates for canning because the high heat of pressure… Read More »Can Leeks Be Canned?

Leeks can be kept in the refrigerator for about two weeks. It is not necessary to blanche them before freezing but slicing before freezing is… Read More »Can Leeks Be Preserved?

If you freeze your leeks in thin ribbons, you don’t need to defrost them. They’ll thaw and then cook from frozen in a pan. You… Read More »How Do You Use Frozen Leeks?

They don’t lay out and dry like onions. To harvest them, the first thing is to make sure you remove all the dirt. The leaves… Read More »Can Leeks Be Dried Like Onions?