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When to Plant Leek in Lagrange, Wyoming (82221)

Location

Lagrange, Wyoming

ZIP Code

82221

USDA Zone

5a

Last Frost

Sunday, May 10, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Sunday, March 1, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Based on last frost Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Zone 5a

Pro tip: Start Leek seeds indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 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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🌾 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 Lagrange, Wyoming? +

In Lagrange (Zone 5a), start Leek seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Lagrange, Wyoming? +

The average last spring frost date for Lagrange, Wyoming (ZIP 82221) is around Sunday, May 10, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 5a.

How long does Leek take to grow? +

Leek typically matures in about 120 days from transplanting. In Lagrange, that means you can expect harvest around Sunday, May 24, 2026 plus 120 days.

Should I start Leek indoors or direct sow in Wyoming? +

Leek should be started indoors 10 weeks before your last frost date. In Lagrange, that means starting around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

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Growing Leek in Zone 5a

Leek (Allium ampeloprasum) is a popular garden vegetable. In Lagrange, Wyoming, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 5a, you should start seeds indoors around Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Sunday, May 10, 2026. Plan to transplant your Leek seedlings outdoors around Sunday, May 24, 2026, about 2 weeks after your last frost date.