When to Plant Leeks in Zone 9
In USDA zone 9, plant outdoors August 31 to April 28, and expect your first harvest around April 28.
Leeks planting calendar for USDA Zone 9
Direct sow
Aug 31
Projected first harvest
Apr 28
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Dates use USDA zone 9a average frost dates. Set your ZIP in HomeSown for dates tuned to your exact location.
What zone 9 means for leeks
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Those two dates are what set the schedule above. Zone 9 gives you roughly 275 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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