I have said before that a good guide line if you are really after growing a world record leek is to remember the simple measurement and date that Peter Holden gave me. When Peter broke the World Record with his blanch leeks a couple of years ago they measured 6.6 inches around on the 6th of June. Very easy therefore to remember this fact, all the sixes – 6.6 on the 6th day of the 6th month.
Growing Parsnips
25th July 2007 I am often asked what is the best method of growing both long carrots and parsnips for the show