Last year, was picking leeks 20th of March, with the mild temps.. This year going to be more normal, after a warm rain, say by the 15th of April, on the west side of the state. We'll see if I'm right. I like the first as they are the most tender. Still have some frozen in the freezer from last. Homemade leek soup, with croutons and cheese, OMG. I also look for wild onion.