How to Grow Red Splendor
Brassica juncea
Your complete guide to growing Red Splendor.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica junceaWhen to Plant Red Splendor
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 Splendor
✓ Good companions
Loose soil cultivation benefits lettuce roots, different root depths prevent competition
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor with aromatic compounds
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids
Deters slugs and aphids with strong sulfur compounds
Repels nematodes and aphids, attracts beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers add color
Quick harvest breaks soil for lettuce, acts as trap crop for flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and shade tolerance, efficient space utilization
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can shade out lettuce
Strong allelopathic properties inhibit growth of most vegetables including lettuce
Allelopathic chemicals inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
