How to Grow Spencer Ice Cream
Lathyrus odoratus
Your complete guide to growing Spencer Ice Cream.
📷 Wikipedia: Sweet peaWhen to Plant Spencer Ice Cream
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| 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 Spencer Ice Cream
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and attracts beneficial pollinators and predatory insects
Deters ants, aphids, and flea beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Deter aphids and other soft-bodied insects with their strong scent
Attracts beneficial insects and provides structural support without competing heavily
Repels moths, fleas, and flies while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, deterring pests from sweet peas
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings and provides ground cover
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many plants including legumes like sweet peas
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit germination and growth of nearby plants
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby plants and compete heavily for nutrients
