ZonePlant
Bandit leek

vegetable variety in zone 4b

Bandit leek in zone 4b

Bandit · Allium ampeloprasum

Zone
4b -25°F to -20°F
Growing season
130 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 4b

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Common challenges in zone 4b

  • Spring frost timing
  • Apple scab pressure
  • Cane berry winter dieback

Modified care for zone 4b

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Bandit in adjacent zones

Other leek varieties for zone 4b

Frequently asked questions

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Will Bandit leek grow in zone 4b?

Yes. Bandit is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 4b.

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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