How to Grow Javelin
Pastinaca sativa
Your complete guide to growing Javelin.
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Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Javelin
✓ Good companions
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space usage
Repels aphids and other pests that commonly attack radishes
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve radish flavor
Quick-growing crop that can be interplanted and harvested before radishes need full space
Deters nematodes and other soil pests that can damage radish roots
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and cucumber beetles that damage radish leaves
Fixes nitrogen in soil and provides light shade during hot weather
Cool-season companion with similar soil and water needs, maximizes garden space
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that stunts growth and can kill radish plants
Same family plants compete for nutrients and attract similar pests like clubroot and flea beetles
Inhibits growth of radishes and other root vegetables through allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
