How to Grow Flame Star
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Flame Star.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Flame Star
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 | June – 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 Flame Star
✓ Good companions
Repels flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas
May improve growth and flavor while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Grows well in shade of brassicas, efficient use of garden space
Deters cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protects brassicas from pest damage
Repels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds
Compatible root systems, similar growing conditions, good space utilization
✗ Keep away from
Same family plant that attracts similar pests and diseases, increases pest pressure
Inhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients and space
Compete for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through root competition
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
