You have let them go to seed. If the plant develops a seed head then you will get this core. The same applies to all memebers of the onion family. To prevent it pinch the seed head out as soon as it starts to form.
It is edible but you will have to cook it longer and it may hold a bitter taste.
Have just lifted leeks from the garden and they have a hard core through the centre -why and is it edible?
its the flower shoot cut length ways and discard
Reply:It means they are starting to go to seed. At worst it is possible that this is not as tender as the outer leaves.
Reply:you should have lifted them when they were a bit younger, i think it wont be wise to consume those leeks w/ hard core, the taste might be bitter
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