What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermedium to high
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Companions
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence of new shoots in spring after the last frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs about two months after emergence, producing small white flowers.
harvestRoots are best harvested in late autumn after the first frost, which improves flavor, and can continue into early winter.
dormancyPlants enter dormancy with the onset of consistent freezing temperatures in autumn.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalNo
Accumulatespotassium, sulfur
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam
Organic matterMedium
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsroot_cuttings, division
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
RepelsColorado potato beetle, cabbage worms
Can host pestsflea beetle, cabbage worm
Can host diseaseswhite rust, leaf spot