How to Grow Crane White
Brassica oleracea
Your complete guide to growing Crane White.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Crane White
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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 White
✓ Good companions
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and provides ground cover
Repels ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial pollinators
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects with sulfur compounds
Attract beneficial insects and provide complementary height structure
Deters pests with strong fragrance and attracts pollinators
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Natural pest deterrent against hornworms and aphids
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits growth of many flowering plants
Releases allelopathic chemicals that suppress nearby plant growth
Compete aggressively for nutrients and water, create excessive shade
