Can You Grow Leek in Vermont?
US · USDA Zone 5a · zones 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Vermont last frost
Vermont first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Vermont
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Vermont'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 Vermont
Vermont has a cool humid continental climate. Southern Vermont is Zone 5a-5b; northern Vermont is Zone 4a-4b. Short growing seasons are productive for cool crops, potatoes, and maple trees.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Vermont?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Vermont?
Vermont spans USDA Zone 5a (3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b).
When do you plant Leeks in Vermont?
Plant Leeks around mid-April (start indoors Jan 20), harvest Jul 24 – Sep 12.