When to Plant Leeks in Alabama
Alabama spans USDA hardiness 7b to 9b (zones 7b to 9b on this page). Plant leeks by your local frost date, not the calendar — pick your zone below for exact start-indoors, transplant, and harvest dates.
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Leeks planting calendar for Alabama, Zone 7b
Average last spring frost
April 10
Average first fall frost
October 30
Direct sow
Oct 10
Projected first harvest
Jun 7
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Full zone 7 guide (both 7a and 7b) →
Leeks planting calendar for Alabama, Zone 8a
Average last spring frost
April 1
Average first fall frost
November 10
Direct sow
Oct 1
Projected first harvest
May 29
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Full zone 8 guide (both 8a and 8b) →
Leeks planting calendar for Alabama, Zone 8b
Average last spring frost
March 20
Average first fall frost
November 20
Direct sow
Sep 19
Projected first harvest
May 17
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Full zone 8 guide (both 8a and 8b) →
Leeks planting calendar for Alabama, Zone 9a
Average last spring frost
March 1
Average first fall frost
December 1
Direct sow
Aug 31
Projected first harvest
Apr 28
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Full zone 9 guide (both 9a and 9b) →
Leeks planting calendar for Alabama, Zone 9b
Average last spring frost
February 15
Average first fall frost
December 15
Direct sow
Aug 17
Projected first harvest
Apr 14
Most leeks mature in about 130 to 240 days depending on the variety. Full zone 9 guide (both 9a and 9b) →
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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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