How to Grow Kolibri
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Your complete guide to growing Kolibri.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Kolibri
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 | May – 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 Kolibri
✓ Good companions
Help break up soil for brassica roots and don't compete for the same nutrients
Repel aphids and improve overall plant health through natural pest deterrence
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Grows well in partial shade of brassicas and helps maximize garden space
Repel whiteflies and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from brassicas
Repel cabbage root fly and flea beetles with their strong sulfur compounds
Provides ground cover and doesn't compete for nutrients, shares similar growing conditions
✗ Keep away from
May inhibit brassica growth and create too much shade for optimal development
Can inhibit brassica growth and attract slugs that also damage cabbage family plants
Compete for similar nutrients and can stunt brassica growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
