Can You Grow Leek in Florida?
US · USDA Zone 9b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Florida last frost
Florida first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Florida
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Florida'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 Florida
Florida is largely subtropical to tropical. North Florida has mild winters; South Florida and the Keys are essentially frost-free. Year-round growing is standard statewide.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Florida?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Florida?
Florida spans USDA Zone 9b (8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b).
When do you plant Leeks in Florida?
Plant Leeks around mid-January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Apr 20 – Jun 9.