How to Grow Asian Delight
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Asian Delight.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Asian Delight
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – 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 Asian Delight
✓ Good companions
Helps break up soil with deep roots, doesn't compete for space with shallow lettuce roots
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, slugs, and other lettuce pests
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete heavily for nutrients
Quick-growing, helps loosen soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs the space
Similar growing requirements and can be succession planted together
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create excessive shade and compete heavily for nutrients
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce growth and creates too much shade
Produces juglone which is toxic to lettuce and most vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
