How to Grow Denali
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Denali.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Denali
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 | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – 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 Denali
✓ Good companions
Repels cabbage white butterflies and other brassica-specific pests
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Natural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases
Makes efficient use of space as understory crop, matures quickly before brassica reaches full size
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from brassicas
Repels cabbage root maggots, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong sulfur compounds
Provides ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients, shares similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
Can stunt brassica growth due to nitrogen competition and physical shading
Brassicas can inhibit strawberry growth and fruit production through allelopathic compounds
Compete for similar nutrients and may inhibit brassica growth through root competition
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
