SproutSmart
SproutSmart Intelligent Garden Sowing

Bandit · Leek

Zone 8b Save Garden

Planting Schedule

Add Bandit to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
MilestoneDate
Start IndoorsJan 12th
Last FrostMar 23rd
Transplant / Direct Sow OutdoorsMar 16th
Harvest BeginsJul 14th
Harvest EndsNov 12th

Crop Details

Transplant Conditions: Wait until soil reaches 45°F and nights stay above 30°F before moving outdoors. Harden off for 6 days first.
TraitValue
Days to Maturity120
Sun RequirementsFull Sun
Growth HabitUpright
Support NeededNone
Planting DepthNormal
Germination Temp (°F)70
Min Soil Temp (°F)45
Min Night Temp (°F)30
Harden Off (days)6
Expert Note: For best late harvests, start indoors with cool conditions and transplant into consistently moist, well-composted soil, then keep earthing-up to blanch the stems.