Growing Leeks

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27 Nov 14 Lee (Australia - temperate climate)
How can I tell when my leeks are ready to harvest? Most have pods which haven't opened as yet.
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10 Aug 15 Brianna Mckenzie (Australia - sub-tropical climate)
Most leeks mature 100 to 120 days after sowing the seeds, but a few varieties mature in as few as 60 days. Begin the harvest when the stalks are about an inch across. Depending upon your climate, you could be harvesting leek plants from late summer until early spring. Picking leek plants that mature at different times of the year lets you extend the harvest.
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