When to plant leek in Newport News
Leek is cold-hardy, so every date keys off Newport News's frost dates of Mar 13.
Step 1 · Sow
Start seeds indoors
Jan 2 – Jan 23
Before your last frost, on a warm windowsill or heat mat.
Step 2 · Plant
Transplant outdoors
Feb 27 – Mar 20
Once frost risk has passed and nights stay mild.
Step 3 · Harvest
Harvest window
Jun 7 – Jun 27
Picking runs until conditions turn against the crop.
Window
Days to maturity
100 – 120 d
Newport News's 262-day season leaves this much room.
Leek on Newport News'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
MAR 13
NOV 24
Common questions
When will leek be ready to harvest in Newport News?
Expect to harvest from around early June (Jun 7–Jun 27) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 77%.
When should I start leek seeds indoors in Newport News?
Start seeds indoors around early January (Jan 2–Jan 23) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 82%.
When can I transplant leek outdoors in Newport News?
Transplant outdoors around late February (Feb 27–Mar 20) in Newport News, based on its local frost dates. Confidence 86%.
How long is the growing season in Newport News?
Newport News has roughly 262 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 Newport News's frost dates.
Confidence 86/100 · Curated · based on NOAA GHCN-Daily 1991–2020 normal · frost dates are probabilities, not guarantees.