How to Grow Zanzibar
Carthamus tinctorius
Your complete guide to growing Zanzibar.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Zanzibar
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 Zanzibar
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps
Repels mosquitoes, ants, and aphids through natural compounds
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary height structure
Repels moths, fleas, and mosquitoes while attracting pollinators
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crops for aphids and cucumber beetles
Repel aphids, tomato hornworms, and squash bugs
Attracts pollinators and beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone which is toxic to many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of nearby plants
Can inhibit growth through allelopathy and compete aggressively for nutrients
