Can You Grow Leek in Alabama?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Alabama last frost
Alabama first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Alabama
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Alabama'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.
Gardening in Alabama
Alabama has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Most of the state supports year-round cool-season growing and a long warm season for vegetables.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Alabama?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Alabama?
Alabama spans USDA Zone 8a (7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Leeks in Alabama?
Plant Leeks around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 26 – Jul 15.