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Can You Grow Leek in Maryland?

US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Maryland last frost

early March

Maryland first frost

late November

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Maryland

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Mar 7

Harvest

Jun 15 – Aug 4

Dates are approximate, based on Maryland'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.

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Gardening in Maryland

Maryland has a humid subtropical climate moderated by the Chesapeake Bay. Four distinct seasons with mild winters in most of the state. Long productive growing season.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Maryland?

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

What zone is Maryland?

Maryland spans USDA Zone 7a (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Leeks in Maryland?

Plant Leeks around early March (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Jun 15 – Aug 4.