ZonePlant
Bandit leek

vegetable variety in zone 3b

Bandit leek in zone 3b

Bandit · Allium ampeloprasum

Zone
3b -35°F to -30°F
Growing season
100 days
Days to harvest
100 to 130

The verdict

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About Bandit

Sweet, robust, classic leek flavor; thick blue-green leaves over white shank. Soups, gratins, fresh. Cold-hardy overwintering type, holds in field through frost.

Critical timing for zone 3b

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Common challenges in zone 3b

  • Short season
  • Winter desiccation
  • Site selection critical for fruit trees

Modified care for zone 3b

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Bandit in adjacent zones

Frequently asked questions

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Will Bandit leek grow in zone 3b?

Yes. Bandit is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 3b.

Image: "In zaad geschoten prei. (Allium ampeloprasum). Locatie, De Kruidhof Buitenpost 03", by Dominicus Johannes Bergsma, via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC-BY Source.

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