Leeks, Fall Mums, and Why Plants in Pots Stay Smaller

Published: Sept. 27, 2018, 11 a.m.

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In Episode 50 Ellen and C.L. talk about growing leeks, the fall classic Chrysanthemum, and how Robbie found lumpy tubers in the windowbox. Plus we discuss why plants that are in pots won\\u2019t grow as large as the same plant put into the ground.

:33 What\\u2019s for dinner: Leeks

5:30 Eat/Drink/Grow: Mums! Whether you call them Mums Chrysanthemum, or Dendranthema, do you love them or hate them? Or do you eat them?

13:25 Did You Know: \\xa0Plants in a pot will stay smaller than those planted in the ground. What goes on below is reflected up above.

15:28 sweet potato vine tubers! Robbie cleared out window boxes and found some tubers in the soil. \\u201cI planted sweet potato vine,\\u201d Robbie writes, \\u201care these edible sweet potatoes?\\u201d

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