How to Grow Amara
Brassica carinata
Your complete guide to growing Amara.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Amara
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Amara
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximizes garden space
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce leaves
Attracts beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs and lacewings
Strong scent deters slugs, snails, and aphids that commonly attack lettuce
Natural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Quick-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade
Large root system competes for water and nutrients needed by shallow-rooted lettuce
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
