How to Grow Quickstar
Brassica oleracea var. gongylodes
Your complete guide to growing Quickstar.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Quickstar
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 | June – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Quickstar
✓ Good companions
Improves soil health and may enhance flavor of brassicas
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids
Grows well in shade of brassicas, maximizes garden space efficiency
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent
Deters flea beetles and ants that can damage brassica seedlings
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from brassicas
Strong sulfur compounds repel cabbage root maggots and aphids
Compatible root systems and similar growing requirements
✗ Keep away from
Same family plants compete for nutrients and attract identical pests
Inhibit brassica growth and both plants suffer from shared soil pathogens
Compete for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through root competition
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
