How to Grow High Scent
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing High Scent.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant High Scent
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| 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 High Scent
✓ Good companions
Extremely effective mosquito and ant repellent, enhances garden's pest control
Both are aromatic and attract beneficial pollinators while repelling pests
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Repels ants, mice, and cabbage pests with strong aromatic oils
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting nearby plants
Strong scent deters aphids and cabbage moths, complements other fragrant plants
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps for natural pest control
Attracts predatory insects and may enhance essential oil production in nearby plants
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive flowering plants
Allelopathic compounds in leaves suppress growth of nearby plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions
