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Can You Grow Leek in Virginia?
US · USDA Zone 7a · zones 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
Plant zones
Virginia last frost
Virginia first frost
Days to harvest
When to plant Leeks in Virginia
Start indoors
Transplant
Harvest
Dates are approximate, based on Virginia'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 Virginia
Virginia ranges from Zone 5b in the mountains to Zone 7b on the coast. The Shenandoah Valley is Zone 6b-7a. Four seasons with a long productive growing window in most areas.
Frequently asked questions
Can you grow Leek in Virginia?
Leeks grow well here — cold-hardy and can be harvested into late autumn.
What zone is Virginia?
Virginia spans USDA Zone 7a (5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b).
When do you plant Leeks in Virginia?
Plant Leeks around early March (start indoors Jan 1), harvest Jun 15 – Aug 4.