When to plant leeks in zone 8

Leeks in USDA zone 8

Average zone 8 frost dates: last spring frost ≈ Mar 25, first fall frost ≈ Nov 10 (230 frost-free days). Local dates can vary by 2-3 weeks.

Start indoors early; hill soil around stems for long white shanks.

When to plant leeks in zone 8?

Start seeds indoors: Jan 14 – Jan 28; Transplant outdoors: Mar 11 – Apr 1; Expected first harvest: from Jul 9.

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