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How to Grow Divino

Brassica oleracea var. gemmifera

Your complete guide to growing Divino.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
📅Harvest110 days
🗺Zones6–9
📏Height10-24 inches
Divino

When to Plant Divino

Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
Zone 1 April – May June – July September
Zone 2 April – May May – July September
Zone 3 March – April May – June August – October
Zone 4 March – April April – June August – October
Zone 5 February – March April – May August – November
Zone 6 February – March April – May July – November
Zone 7 February – March March – May July – November
Zone 8 January – February March – April June – December
Zone 9 January February – March May – December
Zone 10 January January – March May – December
Zone 11 January January – February April – December
Zone 12 January January – February April – December
Zone 13 January January – February April – December

Companion Plants for Divino

✓ Good companions

Carrots

Different root depths reduce competition and carrots may help break up soil

Dill

Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms

Garlic

Deters cabbage loopers and aphids, may improve disease resistance

Lettuce

Provides ground cover and efficient space usage without competing for nutrients

Marigolds

Repel cabbage worms and other harmful insects with their strong scent

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas

Onions

Repel cabbage root fly and aphids with their sulfur compounds

Spinach

Compatible growth habits and helps maximize garden space utilization

✗ Keep away from

Pole Beans

May shade brassicas and compete for soil nutrients

Strawberries

Can inhibit brassica growth and may share similar pest problems

Tomatoes

Both are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, may stunt brassica growth

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

31.0kcal
2.57gProtein
2.40gFiber
91.30mgVitamin C
0.69mgIron
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