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Bandit
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Bandit is a modern winter-hardy hybrid leek with dark blue-green foliage and thick shanks that hold quality through cold—bred for professional and serious amateur winter harvests. Flavour is mild-sweet; shafts are long enough for restaurant cuts when blanched. Disease and bolt packages improved field reliability over old OP types. Ideal for late braises and pureed soups. Pull or lift as needed through winter in suitable climates. Wash grit from the dense layers thoroughly.
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Bandit hybrid leek entered European winter production programmes.
Commercial growers adopted Bandit for cold standing and uniform shanks.
Bandit seed reached North American specialty and garden hybrid lists.
Bandit remained a referenced winter leek hybrid in trials.