When to plant leek in Chandler
Leek is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Chandler's frost dates of Feb 6.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Nov 28 – Dec 19
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Dec 26 – Jan 16
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Apr 5 – Apr 25
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
100 – 120 d
Chandler's 303-day season leaves this much room.
Leek on Chandler'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
FEB 6
DEC 6
Common questions
When will leek be ready to harvest in Chandler?
Expect to harvest from around early April (Apr 5–Apr 25) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 76%.
When should I start leek seeds indoors in Chandler?
Start seeds indoors around late November (Nov 28–Dec 19) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 80%.
When can I transplant leek outdoors in Chandler?
Transplant outdoors around late December (Dec 26–Jan 16) in Chandler, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 81%.
How long is the growing season in Chandler?
Chandler has roughly 303 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 Chandler's frost dates.
Confidence 84/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.