Before planting it is a good idea to find your USDA Zone info to figure out your garden schedule. The most important data that the zone info tells us is average last frost and the lowest expected temperature for your area.

You should be able to determine when it's the best time to plant leeks by checking out the USDA zone info for Pilot Point.

Planting Calendar for Leeks

Frost tolerance for leeks:	Very tolerant of frost.
When to plant:	Up to 7 weeks before last frost.

Leeks tend to make it in cold weather which means that you can plant them quite a bit earlier in the year than more sensitive plants.

The earliest that you can plant leeks in Pilot Point is February. However, you really should wait until March if you don't want to take any chances.

The last month that you can plant leeks and expect a good harvest is probably September. Any later than that and your leeks may not have a chance to fully mature. You can get started a few weeks earlier by starting your leeks indoors.

Last Frost Date

In Pilot Point the average date of last frost happens on March 15. In the coldest months of winter you should expect an average low temperature of 10°F.

Keep in mind that USDA zone info for Pilot Point may not be accurate from year to year and the actual date of last frost can change quite a bit from year to year. Half of the time in Pilot Point last frost occurs after March 15 so always be ready to protect your leeks in the event of one of those late frosts.

USDA Zone Info for Pilot Point

Here is the info for USDA Zone 8a.

Average Date of Last Frost (spring)	March 15
Average Date of First Frost (fall)	November 15
Lowest Expected Low	10°F
Highest Expected Low	15°F

This means that on a really cold year, the coldest it will get is 10°F. On most years you should be prepared to experience lows near 15°F.

Plants to Grow in Pilot Point

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