Can leeks be transplanted in November? Leek root transplanting planting methods and precautions

Leek is one of the most common vegetables in our daily life. It is a perennial herb of the Liliaceae family. Leek has the characteristics of one-time cultivation and multi-year harvest . In order to achieve a higher yield, leek needs to be transplanted at an appropriate time.

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Leeks can be transplanted in November . Leek seedlings should be transplanted from October to November, and leek roots are generally transplanted in late July to early August. If the leek seedlings grow weak and small, they can be transplanted in the early spring of the second year.

Generally, it is best to transplant leeks in late summer and early autumn . Generally, leeks raised in early spring are planted in mid-June, and those raised in summer and autumn are planted in mid-to-late April to early May of the following year. It is better to plant early rather than late.

Leek root transplanting method

1. Cutting leeks

Before transplanting leeks, you should first cut off the leek leaves, leaving 2-3 cm of leek stems and leaves above the ground. This height can ensure the photosynthesis and normal growth of the leeks after transplanting.

If the remaining leek stems and leaves are higher than 3 cm, it will often result in a large amount of nutrients being supplied to the stems and leaves above the ground after transplanting, and the roots will be insufficiently nourished, and the transplanting may fail.

2. Prune the roots

After cutting the leeks, dig the roots of the leeks out of the soil, shake off the soil on the roots of the leeks, and trim the roots of the leeks with scissors. There will be a small black bump at the root of perennial leeks, which is the old root of the leek and needs to be cut off.

The fibrous roots and diseased roots of the leek should also be cut off, leaving the root length of about 2 cm. Cutting off these roots of the leek is to stimulate its growth. Because the roots of the leek will grow together and affect the growth of the leek.

3. Dry the leek roots

Don’t rush to plant the trimmed leek roots into the soil. Place them in a cool and ventilated place to dry for 24-48 hours. This is to allow the wounds of the leek roots to heal and avoid root rot after being planted in the soil.

In the morning and evening when the light is weak, you can also put the leek roots in the sun to dry. The drying time should not exceed 4 hours, otherwise the leek roots will easily dry out.

4. Planting leek roots

Plant the trimmed leek roots in groups of three into the soil. The distance between one group of leek roots and another group of leek roots should be 2-3 cm, and the row spacing should be 8-10 cm.

After planting, use your feet to compact the soil around the leek roots and water them thoroughly. When the leek grows 2-3 new leaves, the leek will be transplanted and survive.