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When to Plant Leek in Council Grove, Kansas (66846)

Location

Council Grove, Kansas

ZIP Code

66846

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

Other Plants for Council Grove

Growing Leek in Zone 6b

Leek (Allium porrum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Council Grove, Kansas, 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.