How to Grow Purple Moon
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Purple Moon.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Purple Moon
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 | June – 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 Purple Moon
✓ Good companions
Help break up soil and don't compete for nutrients with shallow-rooted brassicas
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids
Grows well in partial shade of brassicas and helps maximize garden space
Deter cabbage worms, aphids, and other pests while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing them away from brassicas
Repel cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles with their strong scent
Fast-growing companion that helps deter flea beetles and root maggots
Repels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects
✗ Keep away from
May shade brassicas excessively and compete for nitrogen
Can inhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through allelopathy
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
