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Tuffy · Leek

Zone 5a Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Tuffy to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsMar 27th
Last FrostMay 8th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMay 8th
Harvest BeginsAug 6th
Harvest EndsSep 30th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 35°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 5 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity90
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)35
Harden Off (days)5
Expert Note: For the cleanest white shanks, grow in “leek mounds” and keep soil/light coverage over the lower stems as the plant grows.