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Can You Grow Leek in Michigan?

US · USDA Zone 5b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Michigan last frost

early April

Michigan first frost

late October

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Michigan

Start indoors

Jan 12

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jul 16 – Sep 4

Dates are approximate, based on Michigan'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 Michigan

Michigan has a humid continental climate moderated by the Great Lakes. Southern Michigan is Zone 5b-6a; the Upper Peninsula is Zone 4a-5a. Known for fruit crops along Lake Michigan.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Michigan?

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

What zone is Michigan?

Michigan spans USDA Zone 5b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a).

When do you plant Leeks in Michigan?

Plant Leeks around early April (start indoors Jan 12), harvest Jul 16 – Sep 4.