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Can You Grow Leek in Tennessee?

US · USDA Zone 6b · zones 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

Tennessee last frost

mid-March

Tennessee first frost

mid-November

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in Tennessee

Start indoors

Jan 1

Transplant

Mar 15

Harvest

Jun 23 – Aug 12

Dates are approximate, based on Tennessee'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 Tennessee

Tennessee has a humid subtropical climate transitioning to continental in the east. Nashville is Zone 7a; the Appalachians are Zone 6a-6b. Long productive growing seasons.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in Tennessee?

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

What zone is Tennessee?

Tennessee spans USDA Zone 6b (6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).

When do you plant Leeks in Tennessee?

Plant Leeks around mid-March (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Jun 23 – Aug 12.