How to Grow Miz America
Brassica juncea
Your complete guide to growing Miz America.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica junceaWhen to Plant Miz America
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – 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 Miz America
✓ Good companions
Deep roots break up soil for lettuce's shallow roots, doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests
Natural fungicide properties help prevent damping-off and other soil-borne diseases
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce
Quick-growing root crop that loosens soil and can be intercropped with lettuce
Similar growing requirements and can be succession planted in same space
✗ Keep away from
Can shade lettuce excessively and compete for nutrients in the root zone
Heavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can overshadow lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
