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Can You Grow Leek in Kansas?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.

Plant zones

3a–9b

Kansas last frost

early April

Kansas first frost

late October

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Kansas

Start indoors

Jan 6

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on Kansas'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 Kansas

Kansas spans from Zone 5a in the northwest to Zone 6b in the southeast. Hot summers and cold winters define the climate. Excellent for wheat, sunflowers, and warm-season vegetables.