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When to Plant Leek in Zone 11B

USDA Zone

11B

Cities Covered

12

Avg Last Frost

Friday, January 1, 2027

Plant Type

Indoor Start

📅 Planting Calendar for Zone 11B

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, October 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, January 15, 2027

Pro Tip: Start Leek seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date for best results.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium ampeloprasum
Days to Maturity 120 days
Sun Requirements Full Sun

🤝 Companion Plants for Leek

Good Companions

CeleryAppleCarrot

Avoid Planting Near

Swiss Chard
See the full companion planting guide for Leek →

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Growing Leek in USDA Zone 11B

Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) grows well in USDA Hardiness Zone 11B. This zone includes cities like Long Key, Islamorada, Key West and 9 more.

The average last frost date for Zone 11B is around Friday, January 1, 2027. For best results, start your Leek seeds indoors around Friday, October 23, 2026, then transplant outdoors around Friday, January 15, 2027.

Expect to harvest your Leek approximately 120 days after planting.