How to Grow Strawberry Blonde
Helianthus annuus
Your complete guide to growing Strawberry Blonde.
📷 Wikipedia: Common sunflowerWhen to Plant Strawberry Blonde
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 Strawberry Blonde
✓ Good companions
Improves soil health, attracts pollinators, and may enhance disease resistance
Repels ants, aphids, and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects with their sulfur compounds
Natural fungicide properties help prevent soil-borne diseases
Repel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial pollinators
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, while attracting beneficial insects
Deters thrips and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Fixes nitrogen in soil, provides living mulch, and suppresses weeds
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill many flowering plants
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may harbor pests that affect flowers
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of nearby plants and attracts harmful insects
