How to Grow Green 70 D Improved
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Green 70 D Improved.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Green 70 D Improved
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 Green 70 D Improved
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots and help break up soil
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids
Deters aphids, slugs, and other pests while not competing for space
Repels nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects through natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce
Quick-growing companion that loosens soil and deters flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
✗ Keep away from
Competes for similar nutrients and can shade lettuce, reducing growth
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills lettuce plants
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
