How to Grow Brilliant
Cucumis melo
Your complete guide to growing Brilliant.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Brilliant
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 2 | April – May | — | August – September |
| Zone 3 | April – May | — | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | — | July – October |
| Zone 5 | March – April | — | June – October |
| Zone 6 | March – April | — | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | — | June – November |
| Zone 8 | February – March | — | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January – February | — | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | — | April – December |
| Zone 11 | January | — | March – December |
Companion Plants for Brilliant
✓ Good companions
Basil helps repel carrot flies while carrots don't compete for space
Both herbs deter aphids and complement each other's pest-fighting properties
Basil provides partial shade and repels aphids that damage lettuce leaves
Both repel nematodes and create a strong pest-deterrent combination
Compatible growing conditions and both repel similar pests when planted together
Similar water and soil requirements, attracts beneficial insects
Basil deters aphids, spider mites, and thrips that commonly attack peppers
Basil repels tomato hornworms and aphids while enhancing tomato flavor
✗ Keep away from
Juglone toxin from roots kills basil and most other herbs
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit basil germination and growth
Allelopathic compounds inhibit basil growth and can stunt development
Competes aggressively for nutrients and can inhibit basil's growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
