Can You Grow Leek in Arizona?
US · USDA Zone 9a · zones 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Arizona last frost
Arizona first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Arizona
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Arizona'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 Arizona
Arizona spans dramatic climate zones from cool mountain forests to hot desert. Low-elevation cities like Phoenix grow year-round; high-elevation areas are Zone 5-6.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Arizona?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Arizona?
Arizona spans USDA Zone 9a (4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a).
When do you plant Leeks in Arizona?
Plant Leeks around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 30 – Jun 19.