Permaculture companion plants for Maximilian Sunflower

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Apricot	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prunus_armeniaca Edible Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Hardiness zone 4-8 Layer Trees Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Rosaceae Height 9.0 PFAF other uses rating 3 German name Perennial Tree Deciduous Attracts insects Habitat Animal feed	#### Links [Apricot @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Prunus armeniaca)	Show Edit
Runner Bean	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phaseolus_coccineus Edible Root Growth Fast Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Seedpod Flowers Hardiness zone 1-12 Alternate name Scarlet runner, Scarlet Runner Bean, Scarlet Conqueror, Fire Bean, Mammoth, Red Giant Phaseolus coccineus ssppolyanthus (Cache Bean) Leaves Annual Perennial Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 0 Family Fabaceae or Leguminosae Height 3.0 PFAF other uses rating 3	#### Links [Runner Bean @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Phaseolus coccineus)	Show Edit
Cucumber	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucumber Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Hardiness zone 9-11 Layer Vines Leaves Annual Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 2 Family Cucurbitaceae Height 2 German name Gurke Days to maturity 50-65 Spacing 23cm Ideal pH 6.0-6.8 Propagation - Direct sowing Direct sow when soil is warm enough in early summer. Propagation - Transplanting Sow seeds individually indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outside into warm soil. Use bottom heat if possible. Transplant when plants develop third leaf. Germination temperature 15-30°C (60-85°F)	#### Links [Cucumber @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cucumis sativus) [Cucumber @ West Coast Seeds](https://www.westcoastseeds.com/products/patio-snacker)	Show Edit
Bell pepper	Edible Fruit Growth Medium Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Flowers Hardiness zone 10-11 Alternate name Cayenne Pepper, Chili Pepper, Christmas Pepper, Red Pepper, Ornamental Chili Pepper Leaves Perennial Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Solanaceae Height 1.0 PFAF other uses rating 2 German name Paprika, Gemüsepaprika	#### Links [Bell pepper @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Capsicum annuum)	Show Edit
Jalapeño Chili	German name Jalapeño Annual Good for containers	Can be eaten green.	Show Edit
Habanero	Good for containers	The habanero is a hot variety of chili pepper. Unripe habaneros are green, and they color as they mature. The most common color variants are orange and red, but the fruit may also be white, brown, yellow, green, or purple. Typically, a ripe habanero is 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) long. Habanero chilis are very hot, rated 100,000–350,000 on the Scoville scale. The habanero's heat, flavor and floral aroma make it a popular ingredient in hot sauces and other spicy foods.	Show Edit
Peruvian Rocoto	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capsicum_pubescens Edible Fruit Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun Hardiness zone 8-11 Alternate name Rocoto Perennial Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 3 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Solanaceae Height 3.0 PFAF other uses rating 0 German name Rocoto Chili, Baumchili Good for containers	#### Links [Peruvian Rocoto @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Capsicum pubescens)	Show Edit
Brussel Sprouts	Biennial Edible Leaves Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 4 PFAF medicinal rating 0 Family Brassicaceae or Cruciferae Height 1.2 PFAF other uses rating 0 German name Rosenkohl	A leaf vegetable in the cabbage family. #### Links [Brussel Sprouts @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Brassica oleracea gemmifera)	Show Edit
Squash	Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita_moschata Edible Fruit Growth Fast Moisture Moist Light condition Prefers full sun, Tolerates partial shade Flowers Hardiness zone 2-11 Layer Vines Alternate name Crookneck squash Leaves Annual Oil Seed Soil light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay) PFAF edible rating 5 PFAF medicinal rating 3 Family Cucurbitaceae Height 0.6 PFAF other uses rating 1 German name Kürbis Good for containers	An annual plant growing on the ground through vines. Fruits can get very large. Drains heavily nutrition and therefor needs good soil. #### Links [Squash @ Plants For A Future](https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Cucurbita moschata)	Show Edit