How to Grow Dash
Allium fistulosum x cepa
Your complete guide to growing Dash.
When to Plant Dash
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Dash
✓ Good companions
Alliums deter cabbage worms, flea beetles, and other brassica pests
Alliums deter carrot fly and root maggots, while carrots help break up soil for allium bulbs
Alliums repel aphids and slugs that commonly attack lettuce leaves
Both plants repel similar pests and create a strong pest-deterrent combination
Alliums deter aphids, spider mites, and nematodes that attack pepper plants
Alliums repel aphids, black spot fungus, and Japanese beetles from rose bushes
Alliums repel slugs, aphids, and spider mites while improving strawberry flavor
Alliums repel aphids, spider mites, and other tomato pests while improving flavor
✗ Keep away from
Alliums can stunt asparagus growth and reduce spear production
Alliums can inhibit nitrogen fixation in legumes and stunt their growth
Allium compounds interfere with pea growth and nitrogen-fixing bacteria
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
