How to Grow Red Cloud
Brassica rapa
Your complete guide to growing Red Cloud.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Red Cloud
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| 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 Cloud
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and uses different soil nutrients, maximizing space efficiency
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests
Repels aphids, slugs, and other soft-bodied pests that commonly attack lettuce
Deters nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Attracts beneficial insects and has different root depth, reducing competition
Acts as trap crop for flea beetles and breaks up soil for lettuce root development
Similar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Competes for similar nutrients and space, can shade lettuce and stunt growth
Allelopathic chemicals inhibit lettuce germination and growth, plus creates excessive shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
