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Brassica · Easy

How to Grow Graffiti

Brassica oleracea var. botrytis

Your complete guide to growing Graffiti.

☀SunFull sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
💧WaterRegular, consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week
📅Harvest80 days
🗺Zones6–9
📏Height10-24 inches
Graffiti📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleracea

When to Plant Graffiti

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

Companion Plants for Graffiti

✓ Good companions

Carrots

Different root zones reduce competition and carrots help break up soil

Dill

Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids

Garlic

Deters cabbage loopers and aphids while improving soil health

Lettuce

Makes efficient use of space as a low-growing companion, different root depths

Marigolds

Repel flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas

Nasturtiums

Act as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from brassicas

Onions

Repel cabbage worms, root maggots, and aphids with their strong scent

Spinach

Compatible growth habits and helps maximize garden space utilization

✗ Keep away from

Pole Beans

Can shade brassicas excessively and compete for nitrogen in soil

Strawberries

Compete for similar nutrients and can stunt brassica growth

Tomatoes

Can inhibit brassica growth and both plants compete for similar soil nutrients

Nutrition Facts

Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)

31.0kcal
2.57gProtein
2.40gFiber
91.30mgVitamin C
0.69mgIron
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