How to Grow Warrior
Pastinaca sativa
Your complete guide to growing Warrior.
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Warrior
✓ Good companions
Break up soil with their taproots, improving drainage and soil structure
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and root-damaging insects
Shallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch and efficient space usage
Repel nematodes and other soil pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting root vegetables
Repel root maggots, carrot flies, and other soil-dwelling pests
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for root space
Quick-growing companion that loosens soil and can be harvested before root vegetables mature
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill many root vegetables
Allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most garden plants including root vegetables
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and can stunt root vegetable development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
