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When to Plant Leek in Amity, Arkansas (71921)

Location

Amity, Arkansas

ZIP Code

71921

USDA Zone

8a

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 9, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, April 3, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Leek seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium ampeloprasum
Days to Maturity 120 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Growing Leek in Zone 8a

Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Amity, Arkansas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 9, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Friday, March 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Leek seedlings outdoors around Friday, April 3, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.