How to Grow KN-Bravo
Raphanus sativus var. longipinnatus
Your complete guide to growing KN-Bravo.
📷 Wikipedia: RadishWhen to Plant KN-Bravo
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for KN-Bravo
✓ Good companions
Nitrogen-fixing legumes improve soil fertility for heavy-feeding root crops
Both are root vegetables with similar soil and water needs, can be intercropped efficiently
Repels root maggots and other soil-dwelling pests that damage root vegetables
Attracts beneficial insects and helps repel carrot flies and other root crop pests
Natural fungicide properties help prevent root rot and soil-borne diseases
Shallow roots don't compete with deep root vegetables, provides living mulch
Deters nematodes and root-damaging insects, natural pest control
Quick-growing radishes help break up soil for root development, harvest before main crop matures
Cool-season companion with shallow roots, doesn't compete for growing space
✗ Keep away from
Produces juglone toxin that severely stunts or kills most vegetable crops
Strong allelopathic effects inhibit germination and growth of most garden vegetables
Allelopathic compounds inhibit growth of nearby vegetables, competes heavily for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
