How to Grow Clementine
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Clementine.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Clementine
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 Clementine
✓ Good companions
Deep roots complement shallow brassica roots, improving soil structure
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and other brassica pests
Provides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting brassicas from damage
Repels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds
Cool-season companion that maximizes garden space and shares similar growing conditions
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial insects
✗ Keep away from
Can shade brassicas excessively and compete for soil nutrients
May stunt brassica growth and creates unfavorable soil conditions
Competes heavily for nutrients and may inhibit brassica growth through root competition
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
