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When to Plant Leek in Bone Gap, Illinois (62815)

Location

Bone Gap, Illinois

ZIP Code

62815

USDA Zone

6b

Last Frost

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Direct Sow Outdoors Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Pro Tip: Leek can be directly sown outdoors. Plant 6 weeks before your last frost date.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Allium porrum
Days to Maturity 7 days

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun

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Water

Regular

Seeds typically germinate in 1-7 days

🤝 Good Companions

CeleryAppleCarrot

⚠️ Avoid Planting Near

Swiss Chard

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Growing Leek in Zone 6b

Leek (Allium porrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Bone Gap, Illinois, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6b, you should direct sow seeds around Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Leek grows well when direct sown, as it doesn't transplant well or germinates quickly outdoors.