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Can You Grow Leek in Louisiana?

US · USDA Zone 8b · zones 8a, 8b, 9a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Louisiana last frost

late January

Louisiana first frost

mid-December

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Louisiana

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Jan 30

Harvest

May 10 – Jun 29

Dates are approximate, based on Louisiana'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 Louisiana

Louisiana has a humid subtropical climate with very mild winters and long hot summers. Year-round cool-season growing is possible; the summer is the only limiting factor.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Louisiana?

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

What zone is Louisiana?

Louisiana spans USDA Zone 8b (8a, 8b, 9a).

When do you plant Leeks in Louisiana?

Plant Leeks around late January (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 10 – Jun 29.