What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomasshigh
Nectarhigh
Pollenhigh
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceEmergence typically occurs after the last spring frost when soil temperatures consistently reach 5°C.
floweringFlowering begins approximately 60 days after emergence and can last for about 45 days.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, starting about 30 days after the onset of flowering and lasting for a month.
harvestHarvest typically occurs about 20 days after fruiting begins, when seeds are mature.
senescenceSenescence begins with the first autumn frost, leading to dormancy.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Self-seedingModerate
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, pollinators