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New storage method to extend leek sales season
The European leek growing season is nearing its end. This is when these vegetables begin to bolt. And that usually means they’re no longer marketable. As most people eat them between September and April, that often means a loss of income for the growers.
Now, there’s a way to store harvested leeks for well over a month. The leeks can then be sold until June to meet end-of-season demand. A French company has developed modules that allow farmers to keep their leeks in cold storage for as long as 45 days and more.