How to Grow Cheddar
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Cheddar.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Cheddar
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | April – May | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – 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 Cheddar
✓ Good companions
Deep taproot improves soil structure while not competing with shallow brassica roots
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids
Provides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients
Repel cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent
Act as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas from pest damage
Repel cabbage flies, aphids, and cabbage worms with their sulfur compounds
Compatible root systems and similar growing conditions, maximizes garden space
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most brassicas
Both are heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, leading to reduced yields
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through allelopathic effects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
