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Growing Leek in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Leek early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Baridi ya mwisho: May 25. Baridi ya kwanza: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Leek needs 120 days to harvest, but Zone 1a has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Eneo1a
Baridi ya mwishoMay 25
Baridi ya kwanzaAug 28
Msimu95 siku
Mavuno120 siku
JuaJua Kamili

When to Plant Leek in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 16

Start Leek seeds indoors around Mar 16 (10 wiki kabla ya baridi barafu ya mwisho). 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/m² (15cm nafasi). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Aug 9

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

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