How to Grow Durango Outback Mix
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Your complete guide to growing Durango Outback Mix.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Durango Outback Mix
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 Durango Outback Mix
✓ Good companions
Repels thrips, flies, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Attracts beneficial insects and acts as companion for pest control
Attracts beneficial insects and provides height variation without competing for nutrients
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, deterring them from marigolds
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and provides ground cover
Attracts butterflies and beneficial pollinators, complements marigold colors
✗ Keep away from
Marigolds can inhibit bean growth and nitrogen fixation
Produces juglone which is toxic to marigolds and causes stunted growth
Marigolds may stunt growth of brassicas like cabbage, broccoli, and kale
