When to plant leek in zone 8a
A planting schedule for leek in USDA hardiness zone 8a, where the typical last spring frost is around Mar 29, 2026 and the first fall frost around Nov 8, 2026. Dates are computed from NOAA frost normals for a representative location (ZIP 20372) — your exact dates depend on your address.
Leek planting schedule for zone 8a
- Start seeds indoorsDec 21, 2025 – Nov 19, 2026
- Start hardening offMar 8, 2026 – Jan 23, 2027
- Transplant outdoorsMar 15, 2026 – Jan 28, 2027
Playing it safe with tender crops? Spring frost holds off until about Apr 12, 2026 in roughly 9 years out of 10.
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Frost dates are NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals for a representative location (ZIP 20372) in zone 8a; your exact dates depend on your address. Schedules are guidance, not guarantees.