What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Waterlow to medium
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomasslow
Nectarmoderate
Pollenmoderate
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 5
C.
floweringFlowering begins as days lengthen and temperatures rise in late spring to early summer.
harvestOptimal harvest for culinary use is typically after flowering, throughout the summer.
dormancyEnters dormancy with the first autumn frosts or when temperatures consistently drop below -5
C.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained
Nitrogen fixingNo
MycorrhizalYes
Soil texturesandy, loamy
Organic matterLow
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed, cuttings, division
Difficulty2 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Stratificationnone
Self-seedingLight
Divisionspring
Wildlife & pests
Attractsbees, hoverflies, beneficial insects
Repelscabbage worm, whiteflies