How to Grow Red Trumpet
Brassica rapa var. pekinensis
Your complete guide to growing Red Trumpet.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Red Trumpet
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 Red Trumpet
✓ Good companions
Different root depths reduce competition while carrots help break up soil
Repels aphids and may improve flavor while deterring various brassica pests
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that prey on cabbage worms
Provides ground cover and efficient space usage without competing for nutrients
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas from these pests
Repels cabbage root fly, aphids, and cabbage worms with sulfur compounds
Compatible root systems and similar growing requirements, good space utilization
✗ Keep away from
Same family plants attract similar pests and diseases, increasing infestation risk
Can shade brassicas and compete for nutrients, potentially stunting growth
Both are heavy feeders that compete for similar nutrients, reducing yields
Competes for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth due to allelopathic compounds
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
