Home › Leek › Grow in South Carolina
Can You Grow Leek in South Carolina?
US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
South Carolina last frost
South Carolina first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in South Carolina
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on South Carolina'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 South Carolina
South Carolina has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. The Upstate is Zone 7a-7b; the coast is Zone 8a-8b. Two growing seasons are standard.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in South Carolina?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is South Carolina?
South Carolina spans USDA Zone 8a (7a, 7b, 8a, 8b).
When do you plant Leeks in South Carolina?
Plant Leeks around mid-February (start indoors Jan 1), harvest May 26 – Jul 15.