Champion Leek Grower

A look around Peter Holden's garden.

[@kevhood2509]

John thank you very much for your videos. I have never shown before but would love to give it a go .

[@gardeningwithjohnsoulsby1131]

Hello Kev, growing and showing leeks and onions are very addictive. If you have the facilities then have a go. Most growers are friendly and will offer advice and help to get you started. My posts are aimed at new comers to help them achieve there goals in growing to a high standard. Thank you for watching.

[@kevhood2509]

@@gardeningwithjohnsoulsby1131 John again thank you and also for the reply. I notice on your videos that you mention selling your leek plants. Is this exclusive or would I be able to buy leek plants from yourself. Thanks again.

[@gardeningwithjohnsoulsby1131]

@@kevhood2509 yes my plants are available to everyone. At this moment you would need access to a frost free greenhouse to bring them on. I will explain on my next video. New Year’s Day.👍

[@kevhood2509]

Again thank you. I have a greenhouse which is 8 x 6. I have heated propagators in an L shape. One propagator running full length (8') and a second 4'.

[@gardeningwithjohnsoulsby1131]

@@kevhood2509 your propagaters should be enough to grow on until around March when you will be into large pots and leeks will be happy in main greenhouse. My mobile is 07739647166 give me a call and we can arrange a visit to my garden.

[@darrenlockley]

peter is a nice guy,ive spoken to him a few times at shows and always found him to be a very nice approachable person and he is one of the best growers in my opinion

[@paul1969g]

Thank you for the video john, it's great to see you and peter together 2 legends of leek and veg showing, it's nice to see how he grows them, I saw his best in show onions at Malvern a couple of years ago they were incredible , thank you both for sharing your knowledge, happy New year 👍👍

[@nicobass1966]

Totally agree a top man and excellent grower. Amazing set up - thanks for posting John

[@johnoneill8211]

Where is the best place to buy championship seeds?

[@gardeningwithjohnsoulsby1131]

Hi John , for seeds in general I use Medwyns of Anglesey . If you want exhibition onions I can fix you up. Also many growers advertise on Facebook

[@Dinger154]

5:00 Stand there much longer and you'll get trench foot !

[@Lifegrowsonandon]

Looks like a big leek somewhere