Can You Grow Leek in Maine?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Maine last frost
Maine first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Maine
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Maine'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 Maine
Maine has a cool humid continental climate. Coastal areas are Zone 5b-6a; inland and northern Maine is Zone 3b-4a. Short summers but excellent for potatoes, blueberries, and cool crops.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Maine?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Maine?
Maine spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Leeks in Maine?
Plant Leeks around mid-April (start indoors Jan 20), harvest Jul 24 – Sep 12.