How to Grow White Spear
Allium fistulosum
Your complete guide to growing White Spear.
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Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | July – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | June – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for White Spear
✓ Good companions
Similar growing requirements and root depths complement each other without competition
Repel aphids and root maggots while improving soil with sulfur compounds
Shallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and helps retain soil moisture
Deter nematodes and other soil pests that damage root vegetables
Act as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, protecting root crops
Fix nitrogen in soil and have different root zones, benefiting overall soil health
Break up compacted soil for easier root penetration and mature quickly
Cool-season crop with shallow roots that doesn't compete for space
✗ Keep away from
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits growth of most root vegetables
Can stunt growth of root vegetables and attract carrot rust flies
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and their roots release allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
