What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun
Waterlow to medium
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomassmedium
Nectarattracts pollinators
Pollenattracts pollinators
Companions
Through the year
Through the year
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emergenceNew growth emerges after the last spring frost and when soil temperatures consistently reach 10
C.
floweringFlowering typically occurs in spring, often triggered by lengthening days.
fruitingFruits develop approximately one month after flowering.
dormancyGrowth slows significantly or ceases with the first autumn frost and consistently cold temperatures.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseeds, cuttings
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnot required
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, butterflies
Repelscabbage moths, carrot rust flies, bean beetles, slugs, snails