How to Grow Little Shanghai
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Little Shanghai.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Little Shanghai
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – 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 Little Shanghai
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, helps break up soil
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while taking minimal space
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and slugs that damage lettuce
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that commonly attack lettuce
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients
Quick-growing companion that loosens soil and deters flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and can be succession planted together
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients
Strong allelopathic properties that stunt growth of most vegetables including lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
