Bandit

The Dutch Standard for Late Harvest

The «Bandit» variety from the renowned breeding company Bejo Zaden is a time-tested tool for professional vegetable growers focused on the fresh market and processing industry. Developed in the Netherlands, this leek variety has established a solid reputation over decades as a reliable hybrid, capable of delivering consistent yields even under intensive farming conditions.

Agronomic Features and Potential

With a vegetation period of 130 to 140 days, «Bandit» is classified as a mid-late variety, making it a strategically important link in the supply chain. Farmers choose this variety not only for its flavor profile, which is perfect for salad mixes, but also for its technical consistency. Although the manufacturer recommends manual harvesting, the crop shows high plant uniformity, which significantly simplifies the harvesting process and minimizes waste.

Usage and Storage

The primary focus of this variety is fresh market distribution and food processing. This makes «Bandit» a versatile choice for farms of any size. It is important to note that the storage period lasts 1–2 months. This requires farmers to plan logistics carefully: the variety is intended for rapid sale during the autumn-winter season, when demand for high-quality leeks reaches its peak.

• Origin: Netherlands (Bejo Zaden).
• Ripening period: 130–140 days.
• Field of application: salad segment, deep processing.
• Harvesting: best suited for manual labor, with high stem uniformity.

By choosing seeds from Bejo, producers gain predictability. «Bandit» is a workhorse for those who value Dutch breeding for its ability to adapt to market demands for high-quality, marketable produce.