How to Grow Megaton
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Your complete guide to growing Megaton.
📷 Wikipedia: LeekWhen to Plant Megaton
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 | August – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Megaton
✓ Good companions
Alliums repel cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles that attack brassicas
Alliums deter carrot fly while carrots help break up soil for allium bulbs
Alliums provide pest protection while lettuce acts as living mulch
Both repel similar pests creating enhanced protection against nematodes and aphids
Alliums repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage pepper plants
Alliums deter aphids, thrips, and may reduce black spot disease
Alliums deter slugs, aphids, and nematodes that harm strawberry plants
Alliums repel aphids, hornworms, and other pests that damage tomatoes
✗ Keep away from
Alliums can stunt asparagus growth through allelopathic compounds in soil
Alliums can inhibit nitrogen fixation by rhizobia bacteria in legume root nodules
Allium compounds interfere with nitrogen-fixing bacteria essential for pea growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
