How to Grow Minuet
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Your complete guide to growing Minuet.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Minuet
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 Minuet
✓ Good companions
Different root depths prevent competition while carrots benefit from brassica soil conditioning
Repels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth of brassicas
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and loopers
Provides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients
Repel cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent
Act as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas
Repel cabbage maggots and aphids with sulfur compounds
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles with aromatic oils
✗ Keep away from
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit brassica germination and growth
Inhibit brassica growth and attract slugs that damage both crops
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
