How to Grow Avalon
Zea mays 'Avalon'
Your complete guide to growing Avalon.
📷 Wikipedia: MaizeWhen to Plant Avalon
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | October – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | October – September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | September – October |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | August – September |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | July – September |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | June – August |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | June – July |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | May – June |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | May – June |
Companion Plants for Avalon
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips and aphids while attracting beneficial pollinators
Fixes nitrogen in soil that corn needs, creates classic Three Sisters partnership
Attracts beneficial wasps that prey on corn pests like aphids
Repels corn earworms, aphids, and other harmful insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, deters corn borers
Helps break up compacted soil and deters corn rootworms
Large leaves suppress weeds and retain soil moisture, completes Three Sisters guild
Provides natural windbreak and attracts beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone which is toxic to corn and inhibits growth
Allelopathic properties inhibit corn germination and growth
Both are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, corn attracts tomato fruitworms
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
