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Growing Leek in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Leek in this zone. Huling frost: May 5. Unang frost: Okt 1.

Planting Calendar

Indoor
Outdoor
Harvest
Peb 24Okt 1

Season: May 5 – Okt 1 (149 araw)

Zone4a
Huling frostMay 5
Unang frostOkt 1
Season149 araw
Ani120 araw
ArawBuong Araw

When to Plant Leek in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Peb 24

Start Leek seeds indoors around Peb 24 (10 linggo bago ang huling hamog). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Abr 21

Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after Abr 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm pagitan). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Hul 20

First harvest approximately Hul 20 (~90 araw from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Okt 1). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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