How to Grow Scarlet Frills
Brassica juncea
Your complete guide to growing Scarlet Frills.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica junceaWhen to Plant Scarlet Frills
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 Scarlet Frills
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels aphids and other pests while improving lettuce flavor
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that prey on lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes that damage lettuce
Trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers add color
Breaks up soil, deters flea beetles, and harvests before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements and can be interplanted for succession harvests
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and creates too much shade
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Create excessive shade and compete for water, may stunt lettuce growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
