Sowing

Direct sow in mid-summer for fall harvest

Cultivation

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	September
2	—	—	May – July	September
3	—	—	May – June	August – October
4	—	—	April – June	August – October
5	—	—	April – May	July – November
6	—	—	April – May	July – November
7	—	—	March – May	July – November
8	—	—	March – April	June – December
9	—	—	February – March	May – December
10	—	—	January – March	May – December
11	—	—	January – February	April – December
12	—	—	January – February	April – December
13	—	—	January – February	April – December

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsBreak up soil with their taproots, improving drainage and soil structure

LettuceShallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch and efficient space usage

RadishesQuick-growing companion that loosens soil and can be harvested before root vegetables mature

OnionsRepel root maggots, carrot flies, and other soil-dwelling pests

ChivesNatural pest deterrent against aphids and root-damaging insects

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting root vegetables

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for root space

Black WalnutProduces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill many root vegetables

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of most garden plants including root vegetables

SunflowersHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and can stunt root vegetable development

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the root vegetables growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.