What it needs & gives back
↓ Needs
Lightfull sun to partial shade
Watermoderate
↑ Gives back
Mulch_biomasshigh
Companions
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 is triggered by lengthening photoperiods and rising air temperatures, usually starting in late spring.
fruitingFruiting follows flowering, with pods developing over several weeks.
senescenceSenescence begins with the first autumn frosts, leading to plant die-back.
Soil interactions
Drainagewell-drained to moderately well-drained
Nitrogen fixingYes
MycorrhizalYes
Accumulatesnitrogen
Soil textureloam, sandy_loam, clay_loam
Organic matterHigh
Compaction toleranceMedium
Propagation
Methodsseed
Difficulty1 / 5
Establishes in~1 yr
Self-seedingAggressive
Wildlife & pests
Attractspollinators, beneficial insects