Growing Leek in Zone 8a
Zone 8a has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Leek. கடைசி உறைபனி: Apr 5. முதல் உறைபனி: Oct 28.
Planting Calendar
Season: Apr 5 – Oct 28 (206 நாட்கள்)
When to Plant Leek in Zone 8a
Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 25
Start Leek seeds indoors around Jan 25 (10 கடைசி பனிப்புக் குளிருக்கு முன் வாரங்கள்). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.
Transplant Outdoors: Mar 22
Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after Mar 22. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/மீ² (15cm இடைவெளி). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.
Harvest: Jun 20
First harvest approximately Jun 20 (~90 நாட்கள் from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 28). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.
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