Leek ‘Bandit’ Seeds
£2.95
notes
A hardy, blue‑green winter leek that reliably produces long, tasty white stems with crisp, sweet flavour and firm texture. Bandit stands up well in cold, wet conditions and shows good resistance to bolting, a dependable choice for autumn and winter harvesting.
Dimensions
Approx. 100 seeds
Features
notes
A hardy, blue‑green winter leek that reliably produces long, tasty white stems with crisp, sweet flavour and firm texture. Bandit stands up well in cold, wet conditions and shows good resistance to bolting, a dependable choice for autumn and winter harvesting.
Insights
Kings Seeds, together with Suffolk Herbs, has been supplying UK growers for over a century. Their heritage of trusted seed curation, now including a wide range of organic and traditional varieties, is grounded in practical excellence and a passion for British growing.
Details
- Sow: March – April (or early under cover for earlier transplants)
- Plant Out: After risk of frost has passed (typically April – May)
- Harvest: Autumn – Winter (often November – December)
Planting
- Soil: Deep, fertile, well‑drained soil enriched with compost
- Aspect: Full sun to light shade
- Sowing: Sow seeds thinly in shallow drills about 1 cm deep in March – April.
- Spacing: Transplant seedlings at about 15 cm (6″) apart with 30 cm (12″) between rows once plants are pencil‑thick.
Care
Leeks benefit from consistent moisture and hilling up soil around stems during growth to blanch the white shank. Keep beds weed‑free and water well in dry weather. Protect transplants from very cold spells with fleece if needed. Regular side dressing with compost or balanced fertiliser encourages strong stems.
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