When should I plant Leek in Zone 9b?

Start Leek seeds indoors around 30 Th12. Transplant outdoors after 24 Th2. Expect first harvest around 25 Th5.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is 10 Th3. The first fall frost averages 15 Th11, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Leek in Zone 9b?

Yes. Leek needs 120 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient.

Growing Leek in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Leek. Sương giá cuối: 10 Th3. Sương giá đầu: 15 Th11.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

30 Th1215 Th11

Season: 10 Th3 – 15 Th11 (250 ngày)

Vùng9b

Sương giá cuối10 Th3

Sương giá đầu15 Th11

Mùa vụ250 ngày

Thu hoạch120 ngày

Ánh sángNắng hoàn toàn

When to Plant Leek in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: 30 Th12

Start Leek seeds indoors around 30 Th12 (10 tuần trước sương giá cuối). Optimal germination temperature: 70F. Germinates in 7-14 days.

Transplant Outdoors: 24 Th2

Transplant Leek seedlings outdoors after 24 Th2. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm khoảng cách). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: 25 Th5

First harvest approximately 25 Th5 (~90 ngày from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (15 Th11). Leek can overwinter in mild climates for continued harvest.

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