How to Grow Red Baron Plus
Brassica rapa
Your complete guide to growing Red Baron Plus.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Red Baron Plus
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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 Red Baron Plus
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, helps break up soil
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor when planted nearby
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on lettuce pests like aphids
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and slugs that damage lettuce
Deters aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that commonly attack lettuce
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Fast-growing, helps mark lettuce rows and loosens soil for lettuce roots
Similar growing requirements, can be succession planted together
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create too much shade, stunting lettuce growth
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce seed germination and growth
Tall growth creates excessive shade and competes heavily for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
