vegetable variety in zone 5b
Bandit leek in zone 5b
Bandit · Allium ampeloprasum
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- Zone
- 5b -15°F to -10°F
- Growing season
- 165 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 5b
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Common challenges in zone 5b
- ▸ Plum curculio
- ▸ Codling moth
- ▸ Cedar-apple rust
Modified care for zone 5b
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Bandit in adjacent zones
Other leek varieties for zone 5b
Frequently asked questions
- Will Bandit leek grow in zone 5b?
Yes. Bandit is recommended for USDA zones 3b through 7b, which includes zone 5b.
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