How to Grow Paxton
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Paxton.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Paxton
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 | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – 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 Paxton
✓ Good companions
Helps break up soil and doesn't compete for same nutrients
Improves flavor and attracts beneficial insects for pest control
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids
Deters aphids, cabbage loopers, and fungal diseases
Provides ground cover and uses different soil layer than brassicas
Repels cabbage worms and other brassica pests with strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas
Repels cabbage root fly and cabbage worms with sulfur compounds
✗ Keep away from
May inhibit brassica growth and create too much shade
Inhibits brassica growth and both attract similar fungal diseases
Both are heavy feeders competing for same nutrients, may stunt growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
