How to Grow Alaska Mix
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Your complete guide to growing Alaska Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Alaska Mix
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Alaska Mix
✓ Good companions
Nasturtiums repel bean beetles and provide ground cover without competing for nutrients
Nasturtiums trap crop pests like aphids and flea beetles away from brassicas
Nasturtiums improve soil structure and repel carrot flies and other root pests
Nasturtiums deter cucumber beetles and squash bugs while attracting pollinators
Nasturtiums provide shade and protection while lettuce utilizes space efficiently
Repel aphids, nematodes, and other pests that can damage nasturtiums
Nasturtiums attract beneficial insects that help pollinate radish flowers
Nasturtiums repel hornworms, aphids, and whiteflies that commonly attack tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits nasturtium growth and development
Allelopathic compounds inhibit germination and growth of nasturtiums
Compete for nutrients and space, can overshadow and stunt nasturtium growth
