How to Grow Pulsar
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Pulsar.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant Pulsar
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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 Pulsar
✓ Good companions
Attract beneficial insects and provide structural support in mixed plantings
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and other garden pests
Provide natural support structure and attract beneficial birds
Attracts beneficial predatory insects and provides ground cover
Attract pollinators and beneficial insects while providing complementary colors
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit nearby plant growth
Produces allelopathic substances that stunt growth of neighboring flowers
