How to Grow Golden Frills
Brassica juncea
Your complete guide to growing Golden Frills.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica junceaWhen to Plant Golden Frills
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Golden Frills
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, helps break up soil
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent, repels aphids and slugs that damage lettuce leaves
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from lettuce
Quick-growing, helps loosen soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements, can be interplanted for efficient space use
✗ Keep away from
Large size creates too much shade, competes heavily for nutrients and water
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Produce juglone, a toxic compound that severely stunts or kills lettuce plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
