LEEKS
WHEN TO PLANT: In cooler areas start indoors 4-6 weeks before frost free date. In warmer climates sow in
summer for fall harvest & late fall or early winter for late winter
harvest.
DEPTH OF PLANTING: 1/2" deep
PLANTS APART IN ROWS (AFTER THINNING):
4" apart
DISTANCE BETWEEN ROWS: 20" apart
RAISED BED PLANTING GUIDE: After thinning,
plants should be 3" apart throughout bed.
SOIL TYPE RECOMMENDED: well drained soils
with good moisture supply.
TUCSON PLANTING INFORMATION: Leeks are very
hardy and do well in Tucson during the cold months.
Plant September 1 through February 15.
