Growing Leek in Zone 5b
Zone 5b has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Leek in this zone. கடைசி உறைபனி: Apr 28. முதல் உறைபனி: Oct 8.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 28 – Oct 8 (163 நாட்கள்)
When to Plant Leek in Zone 5b
Start Seeds Indoors: Feb 17
Start Leek seeds indoors around Feb 17 (10 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Apr 14
Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after Apr 14. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/மீ² (15cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jul 13
First harvest approximately Jul 13 (~90 நாட்கள் from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 8). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.
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