How to Grow Haku
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Your complete guide to growing Haku.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Haku
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 | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – 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 Haku
✓ Good companions
Different root depths prevent competition while carrots benefit from brassica soil conditioning
Repels cabbage worms and provides natural pest deterrent through aromatic compounds
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Provides ground cover and efficient space usage without competing for nutrients
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas from these pests
Repels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds
Cool-season companion that maximizes garden space without nutrient competition
✗ Keep away from
Can inhibit brassica growth and create too much shade for optimal development
Brassicas can stunt strawberry growth and negatively affect fruit production
Allelopathic effects inhibit brassica growth and both compete for similar nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
