When to plant leek in Cairo
Leek is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Cairo's frost dates.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Sep 15 – May 10
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jan 1 – Apr 30
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
100 – 120 d
From sowing to first pick.
Common questions
When can I sow leek outdoors in Cairo?
Direct-sow around mid September (Sep 15–May 10) in Cairo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 78%.
When will leek be ready to harvest in Cairo?
Expect to harvest from around early January (Jan 1–Apr 30) in Cairo, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 70%.
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 Cairo's frost dates.
Confidence 78/100 · Curated · based on NASA POWER (modeled) 1991–2020 · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.