How to Grow Crane Pink
Brassica oleracea
Your complete guide to growing Crane Pink.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Crane Pink
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | May – June | July – September | — |
| Zone 2 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 3 | April – May | June – August | — |
| Zone 4 | March – April | June – July | — |
| Zone 5 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 6 | March – April | May – July | — |
| Zone 7 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 8 | February – March | April – June | — |
| Zone 9 | January – February | March – May | — |
| Zone 10 | January | February – April | — |
| Zone 11 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 12 | January | January – March | — |
| Zone 13 | January | January – March | — |
Companion Plants for Crane Pink
✓ Good companions
Attracts hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control aphids and other pests
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Deter aphids and Japanese beetles, improve soil health
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary height and texture
Deters pests like moths and beetles, attracts pollinators, complementary fragrance
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers add color
Repels carrot flies, cabbage moths, and other pests with strong aromatic oils
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth and can kill sensitive plants
Allelopathic compounds in leaves and roots suppress growth of nearby plants
Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit germination and growth of most garden plants
