How to Grow Ashworth
Zea mays 'Ashworth'
Your complete guide to growing Ashworth.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – June |
Companion Plants for Ashworth
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil that corn can utilize, corn provides natural support for climbing beans
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize corn borers and other pest larvae
Repel corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, repel squash bugs and corn borers
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids
Help break up compacted soil with their taproots, mature quickly without competing for space
Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes the Three Sisters planting method
Attract beneficial insects and birds that eat corn pests, provide windbreak protection
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that severely stunts corn growth and can kill plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit corn germination and growth
Both attract corn earworms and compete for similar nutrients, increasing pest pressure
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
