New England Aster

Growing from seed

Start New England Aster indoors about 8 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 14 days. Move seedlings out once the danger of frost has passed, in full sun, spaced about 60 cm apart. Expect the first blooms in roughly 120 days.

Companion Planting

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  Coral Bells
  

  Coral BellsGreat pair

  • ❧Coral Bells attracts Hoverflies, which prey on the Aphids that attack New England Aster
  • ❧New England Aster draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Coral Bells acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around New England Aster
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  Red Mustard
  

  Red MustardGreat pair

  • ❧Red Mustard attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack New England Aster
  • ❧Red Mustard suppresses pests that trouble New England Aster
  • ❧Red Mustard acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around New England Aster
• Great pair

  • ❧Wasabina attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps, which prey on the Aphids that attack New England Aster
  • ❧Wasabina suppresses pests that trouble New England Aster
  • ❧Wasabina acts as living mulch, keeping soil moist and weeds down around New England Aster

How to grow New England Aster

1. Sow8 weeks before frost
2. Germinates14 days
3. Space60 cm apart
4. GrowFull sun
5. Harvest~120 days

Water: Medium · Height: 150 cm · Soil: Moist, well-draining — tolerates clay