What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomasshigh
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence occurs when soil temperatures reach at least 5°C.
floweringFlowering typically begins about 60 days after emergence and lasts for approximately 45 days.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, starting about 30 days after the onset of flowering and continuing for 60 days.
harvestHarvest occurs approximately 60 days after the start of fruiting, over a period of 30 days.
senescenceSenescence is triggered by the first autumn frost, leading to plant dieback over about 30 days.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen, phosphorus, potassium
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationscarification recommended
Self-seedingModerate
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators
Can host pestsaphids, lupin weevil
Can host diseasesanthracnose, fusarium wilt