How to Grow Puntoverde
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Puntoverde.
When to Plant Puntoverde
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 | August – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | June – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | April – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | March – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | March – December |
Companion Plants for Puntoverde
✓ Good companions
Root vegetables don't compete for same nutrients and help break up soil
Repels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve flavor of brassicas
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Provides ground cover and efficient space usage without competition
Deters cabbage moths and other pests with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, protecting brassicas
Repels cabbage root fly and aphids with strong sulfur compounds
✗ Keep away from
Can inhibit brassica growth through root competition and shading
Mutual growth inhibition and competition for soil nutrients
Can stunt brassica growth and compete for similar nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
