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Growing Leek in Zone 1b

Zone 1b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Leek early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 25. Unang frost: Ago 28.

Season Too Short

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

Zone1b
Huling frostMay 25
Unang frostAgo 28
Season95 araw
Ani120 araw
ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Leek in Zone 1b

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 16

Start Leek seeds indoors around Mar 16 (10 linggo bago ang huling hamog). 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 pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Ago 9

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

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