How to Grow Jambalaya 2.0
Abelmoschus esculentus
Your complete guide to growing Jambalaya 2.0.
When to Plant Jambalaya 2.0
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | July – August | September – August |
| Zone 2 | — | June – August | September |
| Zone 3 | — | June – July | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 5 | — | May – June | August – September |
| Zone 6 | — | May – June | July – September |
| Zone 7 | — | April – June | July – August |
| Zone 8 | — | April – May | June – August |
| Zone 9 | — | March – April | May – July |
| Zone 10 | — | February – April | May – June |
| Zone 11 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 12 | — | January – March | April – May |
| Zone 13 | — | January – March | April – May |
Companion Plants for Jambalaya 2.0
✓ Good companions
Fix nitrogen in soil to feed heavy-feeding squash plants
Strongly repels squash bugs, cucumber beetles, and other squash pests
Provides vertical structure for squash to climb and shade for roots
Repel cucumber beetles, squash bugs, and nematodes with their strong scent
Act as trap crops for squash bugs and cucumber beetles while repelling aphids
Repels cucumber beetles and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Deter squash vine borers and cucumber beetles, quick harvest before squash spreads
Attract beneficial insects and provide windbreak protection for squash vines
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may stunt squash growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of squash and most vegetables
Compete for similar soil nutrients and both are susceptible to similar fungal diseases
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
