Did not even think about growing leeks in a container. I like them and can never bring myself to pay store prices. Will be trying this out. Thank you!

A good idea! I did not know that they are perennial in warmer climes.

Thanks, Caroline. Leeks are almost indestructible here.

That was a part of my motivation as well, Debra. I'd look at them in the store and think, uh-uh, not paying that for an onion. I don't know why I didn't grow them in containers before we moved here, but I am now determined to keep a large container on the deck at all times as well as some in the ground. The issue of planting in the ground with Bermuda grass was actually another factor in the decision to grow them in containers. That's the only beneficial thing that cussed grass has ever done for me. I never thought I'd even come up with one. Ha!

Bermuda grass and leeks, Tee? What is that connection? I need even ONE good point, too!

I wasn't very clear, was I? What I was trying to say is that planting things in the ground with competing Bermuda grass all around can be a difficult challenge.

Hear that!

Although it had crossed my mind to grow leeks in a container, I never knew if it was a good idea. LOL

Tee, thank you. I'm looking forward growing some.

I'm hating some Bermuda grass here too

I've never tried leeks, either growing them or buying them. But this sounds interesting! Going to have to give it a try!

I really really like leek and potato soup...

I do too. Yummy!

Christine, I look forward to hearing how they do for you. No pressure, right?

You too, woofie.

First, I gotta find some seeds....

Where do you buy your seeds?

Oh, my, that depends on what I'm looking for! I usually buy standard veggie seeds locally, at the hardware store or Safeway or Walmart or somewhere like that (read: CHEAP!). Anything exotic or hard to find comes from where ever I can find them!

The leek seeds could be bought locally then?

Ha! I've no idea; I've never looked for them! But I'd assume so. And a lot of times, the local drug store has seeds for $.10 a pack! But, like I said, I've never looked for leek seeds. Much too soon to look for seeds here, tho. Brrrrr, highs in the 20's right now!

Home Depot here carries them, don't know about other box stores, but you might try them?

Leeks grow well here in soggy Hawaii!!! I replant the roots, as well.

Last year I had too many leeks...so I cut the whole leek into rounds and put them in the dehydrator. When nice and dry (not very long) I put them in the blender and made powder out of them and use it to flavor EVERYthing from salads to soups...

Now that's a great idea, Carol. I am very fond of the onion-y taste. And it's easy to have a lot of them. They do multiply well here too. How long does the powder keep?