How to Grow Bandit
Allium porrum
Your complete guide to growing Bandit.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Bandit
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | October – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | July – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | June – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Bandit
✓ Good companions
Alliums repel cabbage moths and other brassica pests
Repels cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, and flea beetles
Alliums repel carrot fly and carrot rust fly larvae
Alliums provide pest protection without competing for nutrients
Deters aphids and may help reduce fungal infections
Alliums repel aphids, thrips, and other pests that commonly attack roses
Repels slugs, aphids, and may improve berry flavor
Alliums deter aphids, spider mites, and may help prevent fungal diseases
✗ Keep away from
Can inhibit asparagus growth and may cause stunting of spears
Alliums can inhibit nitrogen fixation by bean root bacteria
May stunt pea growth and interfere with nitrogen-fixing capabilities
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
