How to Grow Early Arrow White
Matthiola incana
Your complete guide to growing Early Arrow White.
When to Plant Early Arrow White
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 Early Arrow White
✓ Good companions
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects while deterring harmful nematodes
Repel aphids and thrips with their strong sulfur compounds
Attract beneficial insects and provide habitat for pest predators
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles while repelling squash bugs
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, tomato hornworms, and asparagus beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for pest control
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, may stunt growth of smaller plants