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When to Plant Leek in Brasher Falls, New York (13613)

Location

Brasher Falls, New York

ZIP Code

13613

USDA Zone

4b

Last Frost

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Based on last frost Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Zone 4b

Pro tip: Start Leek seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium ampeloprasum
Days to Maturity 120 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

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Get your seeds now so they're ready by Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Biennial — allow flowering in year 2. Harvest seed heads when seeds are black and ripe.

Processing

Cut seed heads into bags when most seeds are black, dry 1 week, thresh gently.

Seed Viability

Up to 2 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Leeks cross-pollinate with onions via insects. Isolate by at least a mile for truly pure seed.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Leek in Brasher Falls, New York? +

In Brasher Falls (Zone 4b), start Leek seeds indoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Brasher Falls, New York? +

The average last spring frost date for Brasher Falls, New York (ZIP 13613) is around Tuesday, May 5, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 4b.

How long does Leek take to grow? +

Leek typically matures in about 120 days from transplanting. In Brasher Falls, that means you can expect harvest around Tuesday, May 19, 2026 plus 120 days.

Should I start Leek indoors or direct sow in New York? +

Leek should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Brasher Falls, that means starting around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

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Growing Leek in Zone 4b

Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Brasher Falls, New York, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 4b, you should start seeds indoors around Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Plan to transplant your Leek seedlings outdoors around Tuesday, May 19, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.