Carentan · Leek
Planting Schedule
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| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Mar 24th |
| Last Frost | May 19th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 12th |
| Harvest Begins | Sep 9th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 21st |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 45°F
and nights stay above 35°F
before moving outdoors.
Harden off for 6 days first.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 120 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Normal |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 45 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 35 |
| Harden Off (days) | 6 |
Expert Note: Start seeds indoors early for longer-stem leeks, then transplant into trenches and keep bases covered as they grow for maximum whitening.