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King Richard · Leek

Zone 9b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add King Richard to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsDirect Sow
Last FrostFeb 9th
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsJan 12th
Harvest BeginsMar 28th
Harvest EndsDec 9th

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.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity75
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)6
Expert Note: Grow as a cool-season leek: start indoors for long shanks, then transplant when nights are reliably above freezing to avoid bolting.