When to Plant Leeks in Zone 7
In USDA zone 7, plant outdoors October 15 to June 12, and expect your first harvest around June 12.
Leeks planting calendar for USDA Zone 7
Direct sow
Oct 15
Projected first harvest
Jun 12
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 7a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 7 means for leeks
Average last spring frost
April 15
Average first fall frost
October 20
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 7 gives you roughly 188 frost-free days, and leeks need about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety to mature.
Varieties to grow
2 varieties of leeks in the HomeSown library. Tap any for its full grow guide.
Common problems with leeks
What to watch for, with identification and treatment for each
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