How long does it take to grow Leek?

Leek takes approximately 120 days from planting to harvest.

How much sun does Leek need?

Leek requires full sun (6+ hours direct sunlight per day).

Plant Leek at 4/sqft (6" apart) using square foot gardening spacing.

Leek is tolerant of moderate frost.

Good companion plants for Leek include Carrots, Onions, Celery. Avoid planting near Beans, Peas.

Leek seeds germinate in 7-14 days at an optimal temperature of 70°F.

Start Leek seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant -2 weeks after last frost.

Amaryllidaceae family

Days to Harvest120 days

SunlightFull Sun

Frost ToleranceModerate

Spacing4/sqft (6" apart)

Germination7-14 days

HardinessHardy

Germ. Temp70°F

Start Indoors10 weeks before last frost

BeansPeas

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