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Can You Grow Leek in West Virginia?

US · USDA Zone 6a · zones 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b

Grows well here

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

Plant zones

3a–9b

West Virginia last frost

early April

West Virginia first frost

late October

Days to harvest

100–150 days

When to plant Leeks in West Virginia

Start indoors

Jan 6

Transplant

Apr 1

Harvest

Jul 10 – Aug 29

Dates are approximate, based on West 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.

Full leek growing guide →

Gardening in West Virginia

West Virginia has a humid continental climate shaped by the Appalachians. Most of the state is Zone 5b-6a. Four distinct seasons with a 5-6 month growing window.

See what grows well in West Virginia →

Frequently asked questions

Can you grow Leek in West Virginia?

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

What zone is West Virginia?

West Virginia spans USDA Zone 6a (5a, 5b, 6a, 6b).

When do you plant Leeks in West Virginia?

Plant Leeks around early April (start indoors Jan 6), harvest Jul 10 – Aug 29.