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Can You Grow Leek in New Mexico?
US · USDA Zone 7b · zones 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
New Mexico last frost
New Mexico first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in New Mexico
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on New Mexico'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 New Mexico
New Mexico has an arid continental climate. Albuquerque is Zone 7a; Santa Fe is Zone 6b; southern desert areas are Zone 8a-9a. Low humidity means dramatic temperature swings.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in New Mexico?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is New Mexico?
New Mexico spans USDA Zone 7b (4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 8a).
When do you plant Leeks in New Mexico?
Plant Leeks around late February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Jun 8 – Jul 28.