Shungiku

Growing from seed

Direct-sow Shungiku outdoors about 2 weeks before your last frost. Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in partial sun, spaced about 20 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 45 days.

Companion Planting

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  Chaytor's Lavender
  

  Chaytor's LavenderExcellent pair

  • ❧Chaytor's Lavender attracts Hoverflies and Parasitic wasps and more, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Shungiku
  • ❧Shungiku draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Chaytor's Lavender roots deep while Shungiku feeds near the surface — no competition
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  Maypop
  

  MaypopExcellent pair

  • ❧Maypop attracts Parasitic wasps and Lacewings, which prey on the Aphids and Whitefly that attack Shungiku
  • ❧Shungiku draws Bees and Bumblebees and more that improve pollination for both
  • ❧Maypop roots deep while Shungiku feeds near the surface — no competition
• Excellent pair

  • ❧Sainfoin attracts Ladybirds and Parasitic wasps and more, which prey on the Aphids that attack Shungiku
  • ❧Sainfoin fixes nitrogen in the soil that Shungiku feeds on
  • ❧Sainfoin roots deep while Shungiku feeds near the surface — no competition

How to grow Shungiku

1. Sow-2 weeks from frost
2. Germinates10 days
3. Space20 cm apart
4. GrowPartial sun
5. Harvest~45 days

Water: Medium · Height: 60 cm · Soil: Moist, fertile, well-draining