How to Grow Albion
Pastinaca sativa
Your complete guide to growing Albion.
📷 Wikipedia: Root vegetableWhen to Plant Albion
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | October – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | July – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | June – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Albion
✓ Good companions
Break up soil with their taproots, helping daikon develop properly
Repel aphids and improve soil health with their shallow root system
Natural fungicide properties help prevent root rot and soil-borne diseases
Shallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover to retain moisture
Deter nematodes and soil pests while attracting beneficial insects
Trap crop for flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas
Repel root maggots and other soil pests that damage radish family plants
Quick-growing crop that can be harvested before daikon needs full space
✗ Keep away from
Same family as daikon, compete for nutrients and attract same pests like clubroot
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most vegetables including radishes
Heavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth at expense of root development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
