When to plant leek in Anaheim
Leek is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Anaheim's frost dates.
Step 1 · Sow
Direct sow outdoors
Jan 1 – Jan 22
Sow straight into warm, workable soil.
Step 2 · Harvest
Harvest window
Apr 11 – May 1
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 Anaheim?
Direct-sow around early January (Jan 1–Jan 22) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When will leek be ready to harvest in Anaheim?
Expect to harvest from around mid April (Apr 11–May 1) in Anaheim, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 74%.
How long is the growing season in Anaheim?
Anaheim has roughly 365 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 Anaheim's frost dates.
Confidence 82/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.