How to Grow Bellezia
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Your complete guide to growing Bellezia.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Bellezia
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 | May – 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 Bellezia
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies while potentially improving lettuce flavor
Different root depths allow efficient space use without competition
Deters aphids and other pests with strong scent compounds
Strong sulfur compounds repel aphids and slugs
Repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Attracts beneficial insects and has similar water requirements
Quick harvest breaks soil for lettuce roots and deters flea beetles
✗ Keep away from
Competes for similar nutrients and space, may shade delicate lettuce
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Releases allelopathic chemicals and creates too much shade for lettuce
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
