Leek: Monstruosa de Caretan

First picking of leeks, or only one as that was sufficient for today's leek and potato soup. Very good size. Despite having bolted, the core wasn't woody.

Leek: Caretan

The leeks could have been better this year. I planted to early and they have bolted, and also developed quite bad rust infection. I've grown this variety for a number of years, but never had this problem before. Usually they are large, long standing winter leeks without problem. The one thing I did differently this year was to plant very early. I'm hoping the bolters won't be too woody.