When to plant leek in Munich
Leek is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Munich's frost dates of May 8.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Feb 27 – Mar 20
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Apr 24 – May 15
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Aug 2 – Aug 22
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
100 – 120 d
Munich's 146-day season leaves this much room.
Leek on Munich's growing year
Frost-bounded season with crops mapped onto the 12-month axis.
Frost risk Growing Harvest
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
FROST
FROST
MAY 8
OCT 1
Common questions
When will leek be ready to harvest in Munich?
Expect to harvest from around early August (Aug 2–Aug 22) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start leek seeds indoors in Munich?
Start seeds indoors around late February (Feb 27–Mar 20) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant leek outdoors in Munich?
Transplant outdoors around late April (Apr 24–May 15) in Munich, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 84%.
How long is the growing season in Munich?
Munich has roughly 146 frost-free days, which is enough time to grow leek to maturity outdoors.
The rule of thumb
Sow leek as soon as the soil is workable — it tolerates cool weather and light frost. Every date on this page is derived from that rule and Munich's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · NOAA GHCN-Daily · 1991–2020 normals · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.