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Companions
Through the year
Emergence
Bud break and leaf emergence typically occur after the last spring frost and when air temperatures consistently rise above 50C.
Flowering
Flowering usually begins about 30 days after emergence, lasting for approximately three weeks.
Fruiting
Fruit development starts about 45 days after flowering and continues for up to two months.
Harvest
Harvest season typically runs through July, depending on the cultivar and ripeness desired.
Senescence
Leaves begin to senesce and drop with the first autumn frosts and shortening day lengths.
Dormancy
Plants enter dormancy shortly after leaf senescence, triggered by cold temperatures and short days, lasting through winter.
Timing is relative to your local season (temperate Northern Hemisphere).