Nutrition Information for Leeks

Nutrition Information for Leeks

Here is the nutrition information for leeks, the last in the series on bulb vegetables. I am including some of the available information on USDA and Wikipedia. Also, I did some rounding.  I am including the items normally listed on the Nutrition Facts Label on food products. Nutritional Value per 100 g (3.5 oz) of […]

Sow and Grow Leeks

Sow and Grow Leeks

I was quite successful in growing leeks this year.  At our local grocery stores, leeks are expensive so I typically do not buy them.  If you have limited space in your garden or if you just love leeks, then I would suggest growing them because they are cheap to grow and are low maintenance. This […]

Red Alert

Red Alert – Bad Veggie Companions for Beans

BEANS do NOT like the onion family which includes onions, shallots, scallions, leeks and garlic.  These vegetables inhibit the growth of beans. There are some vegetables that don’t grow well together.  Now when I garden in my raised beds, I tend to plant something new as I harvest something else.  Sometimes I am just too […]