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Can You Grow Leek in Nebraska?

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

Nebraska last frost

early April

Nebraska first frost

late October

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Nebraska

Start indoors

Jan 12

Transplant

Apr 7

Harvest

Jul 16 – Sep 4

Dates are approximate, based on Nebraska'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 Nebraska

Nebraska spans from Zone 4a in the northwest to Zone 6a in the southeast. Cold winters and warm summers. Excellent for corn, winter wheat, and cool-season crops.

See what grows well in Nebraska →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Nebraska?

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

What zone is Nebraska?

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

When do you plant Leeks in Nebraska?

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