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Can You Grow Leek in Yukon?

Canada · Canadian Zone 1 · zones 0, 1

Won't grow here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Yukon last frost

mid-June

Yukon first frost

mid-August

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Yukon

Start indoors

Mar 23

Transplant

Jun 15

Harvest

Sep 23 – Nov 11

Dates are approximate, based on Yukon'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 Yukon

Yukon has a subarctic continental climate with extreme cold winters but surprisingly warm and long summer days. Whitehorse is Zone 1b-2a. Some vegetables succeed with cold frames and fast-maturing varieties.

See what grows well in Yukon →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Yukon?

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

What zone is Yukon?

Yukon spans Canadian Zone 1 (0, 1).

When do you plant Leeks in Yukon?

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