How to Grow Albion Black Pod
Nigella damascena
Your complete guide to growing Albion Black Pod.
📷 Wikipedia: FlowerWhen to Plant Albion Black Pod
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| 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 Albion Black Pod
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial insects while deterring tomato hornworms
Attracts beneficial insects and may help reduce nematode populations
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting nearby plants
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps and provides ground cover
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone, a toxic compound that inhibits growth of many plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that can stunt nearby plant growth
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathy
