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Brassica · Easy

How to Grow Amazing

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Your complete guide to growing Amazing.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
📅Harvest68 days
🗺Zones6–9
📏Height10-24 inches
Amazing

When to Plant Amazing

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 April – May June – July August – September
Zone 2 April – May May – July July – September
Zone 3 March – April May – June July – October
Zone 4 March – April April – June July – October
Zone 5 February – March April – May June – November
Zone 6 February – March April – May June – November
Zone 7 February – March March – May May – November
Zone 8 January – February March – April May – December
Zone 9 January February – March April – December
Zone 10 January January – March March – December
Zone 11 January January – February February – December
Zone 12 January January – February February – December
Zone 13 January January – February February – December

Companion Plants for Amazing

✓ Good companions

Catnip

Repels flea beetles and ants that can damage brassica crops

Dill

Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and other brassica pests

Garlic

Deters cabbage loopers and aphids, improves overall plant health

Lettuce

Grows well in partial shade of brassicas, efficient use of garden space

Marigold

Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent

Nasturtium

Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protects brassicas from pest damage

Onion

Repels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds

Spinach

Compatible root systems, both benefit from cool weather conditions

✗ Keep away from

Mustard

Attracts same pests as other brassicas, increases disease pressure

Strawberry

May inhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients

Tomato

Competes for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth, different watering needs

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

31.0kcal
2.57gProtein
2.40gFiber
91.30mgVitamin C
0.69mgIron
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