How to Grow The Governor
Lupinus polyphyllus
Your complete guide to growing The Governor.
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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 The Governor
✓ Good companions
Deter aphids, Japanese beetles, and carrot flies with their strong scent
Attract beneficial insects and provide habitat for predatory bugs that control garden pests
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting bees and butterflies
Repel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial pollinators
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing them away from main plants
Provide windbreak protection and attract pollinators and beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control pests
Improves soil health and attracts ladybugs, lacewings, and other beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Release juglone, a natural herbicide that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Produces allelopathic compounds that suppress growth of nearby plants
Inhibits growth of most garden plants through allelopathic root secretions
