When should we stop cutting leeks after winter? How long should we cut them in the north?

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Generally, leeks are no longer cut in late autumn and early winter. The main purpose is to nourish the roots and allow nutrients to be transferred to the stems for storage, thereby improving the yield and quality of leeks in the coming year. Although leeks are a perennial vegetable, they can be harvested many times a year. However, cutting leeks needs to be determined according to plant growth, soil fertility and other conditions, so that the leeks can have a longer life, high yield and good quality. It should be noted that the leeks planted that year are not suitable for harvesting, and the main purpose is to nourish the roots.

1. When not to cut leeks

Generally, leeks are no longer cut in late autumn and early winter. The main purpose is to nourish the roots and allow nutrients to be transferred to the stems for storage, thereby increasing the yield and variety of leeks in the coming year. Although leeks are a perennial vegetable, they can be harvested many times a year. However, cutting leeks needs to be determined according to plant growth, soil fertility and other conditions, so that the leeks can have a longer life, high yield and good quality. It should be noted that the leeks planted that year are not suitable for harvesting, and the main purpose is to nourish the roots. In addition, the standard for cutting leeks is 7 leaves and 1 heart. Choose to harvest in the early morning for better varieties.

2. In what month will the North be cut?

< p>Northern leeks can generally be harvested until November, and then harvested again in spring. If it is grown in a greenhouse, it can be done all year round. Generally speaking, if you harvest every 30 days or so, you can harvest 3-4 times in spring; in summer, the growth rate is slower, and the number of harvests will be less, mainly harvesting sedges or leek flowers; in autumn, in order to nourish roots and survive the winter, generally Can be harvested 1-2 times.

3. Growth Habits

Chives It is a perennial root vegetable of the Liliaceae family and is highly adaptable and resistant to cold and heat. The suitable growth temperature is between 15℃ and 25℃, and the underground part can tolerate lower temperatures. It can accept medium light intensity and has strong resistance to sunlight. If the light is too weak, the yield will be low and premature aging will easily occur. It has strong adaptability to soil texture and the suitable pH is between 5.5-6.5. Leeks have a greater demand for fertilizer and have strong fertilizer tolerance.

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