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Can You Grow Leek in Rhode Island?
US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Rhode Island last frost
Rhode Island first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Rhode Island
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Rhode Island'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 Rhode Island
Rhode Island has a humid continental climate moderated by the ocean. A small state with a single primary zone of 6b in most areas. Four seasons with a productive growing window.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Rhode Island?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Rhode Island?
Rhode Island spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b).
When do you plant Leeks in Rhode Island?
Plant Leeks around mid-March (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Jun 23 – Aug 12.