How to Grow Blue Ripple
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Blue Ripple.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant Blue Ripple
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 Blue Ripple
✓ Good companions
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting pollinators
Attract beneficial pollinators and predatory insects
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes with its strong fragrance
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover
Attract ladybugs and other beneficial predators
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Allelopathic compounds suppress growth of nearby plants
Release allelopathic chemicals that can stunt growth of smaller flowers
