Leek

Leek

vegetable

At a glance

USDA Zones
3–9
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Water
Medium — water when top inch of soil is dry
Soil
Loam
pH
Neutral
Spacing
6 in. between plants
Per square
4 plants per 1-foot square
Ready to pick in
About 120 days

Planting & harvest windows

Northern Hemisphere timing. Adjust ±4–6 weeks based on your last/first frost dates.

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Plant
Harvest

Plant  Harvest

Good neighbors

3

Keep apart from

2

Recommended varieties

2
  • American Flag
    130 daysseed

    Hardy, mild, classic American heirloom.

  • King Richard
    75 daysseed

    Earliest leek — slim, mild, fast.

Add Leek to your raised bed — the planner handles spacing and companion warnings automatically.

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