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Growing Leek in Zone 2b

Zone 2b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Leek early indoors to maximize your harvest window. כפור אחרון: May 25. כפור ראשון: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Leek needs 120 days to harvest, but Zone 2b has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

אזור2b
כפור אחרוןMay 25
כפור ראשוןAug 28
עונה95 ימים
קטיף120 ימים
שמששמש מלאה

When to Plant Leek in Zone 2b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 16

Start Leek seeds indoors around Mar 16 (10 שבועות לפני הכפור האחרון). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 11

Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after May 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/מ² (15cm מרווח). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 9

First harvest approximately Aug 9 (~90 ימים from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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