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Can You Grow Leek in Northwest Territories?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1, 2

Won't grow here

Leeks need a long growing season (100-150 days) — challenging in very short-season zones.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Northwest Territories last frost

mid-June

Northwest Territories first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Northwest Territories

Start indoors

Mar 23

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Sep 23 – Nov 11

Dates are approximate, based on Northwest Territories's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Leek

Leeks are cold-hardy slow-growing vegetables that can be harvested well into autumn and even winter.

Start indoors in late winter — leeks need a very long season. Transplant deeply to blanch stems. Harvest after first frosts — cold improves flavour. Very cold-hardy surviving to -10°C.

Full leek growing guide →

Gardening in Northwest Territories

The NWT has an arctic to subarctic climate. Only the very hardiest crops survive the extremely short summer. Gardening under cover is the primary approach.

See what grows well in Northwest Territories →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Northwest Territories?

Leeks need a long growing season (100-150 days) — challenging in very short-season zones.

What zone is Northwest Territories?

Northwest Territories spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1, 2).

When do you plant Leeks in Northwest Territories?

Plant Leeks around mid-June (start indoors Mar 23), harvest Sep 23 – Nov 11.