How to Grow Nimbus
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Nimbus.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant Nimbus
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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 Nimbus
✓ Good companions
Improves soil and attracts pollinators, deters tomato hornworms
Repels ants, mosquitoes, and rodents while attracting bees
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and hoverflies
Attracts butterflies and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress nearby plant growth
Can inhibit growth through allelopathy and compete heavily for nutrients
