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Growing Leek in Zone 2a

Zone 2a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Leek early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Huling frost: May 15. Unang frost: Set 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Mar 6Set 15

Season: May 15 – Set 15 (123 araw)

Zone2a
Huling frostMay 15
Unang frostSet 15
Season123 araw
Ani120 araw
ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Leek in Zone 2a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 6

Start Leek seeds indoors around Mar 6 (10 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after May 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hul 30

First harvest approximately Hul 30 (~90 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Set 15). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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