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How to Grow Fioretto 70

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Your complete guide to growing Fioretto 70.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterModerate; consistent moisture during head formation (1-2 inches weekly)
📅Harvest70 days
🗺Zones6–9
📏Height10-24 inches
Fioretto 70

When to Plant Fioretto 70

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

ZoneStart IndoorsDirect SowHarvest
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 Fioretto 70

✓ Good companions

Carrots

Deep roots don't compete with shallow brassica roots, mutually beneficial

Dill

Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

Lettuce

Grows well in partial shade of brassicas and doesn't compete for nutrients

Marigolds

Repel cabbage worms and other harmful insects with their strong fragrance

Nasturtiums

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

Onions

Repel cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles with their strong scent

Spinach

Compatible growth patterns and helps maximize garden space utilization

Thyme

Repels cabbage worms and other pests that commonly attack brassicas

✗ Keep away from

Pole Beans

Can shade out brassicas and compete for nitrogen in the soil

Strawberries

May inhibit brassica growth and compete for similar soil nutrients

Tomatoes

Can stunt brassica growth and both plants may suffer from shared diseases

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

31.0kcal
2.57gProtein
2.40gFiber
91.30mgVitamin C
0.69mgIron
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