How to Grow Shikibu
Brassica rapa var. chinensis
Your complete guide to growing Shikibu.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Shikibu
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Shikibu
✓ Good companions
Different root depths allow efficient space use without competing for nutrients
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, edible flowers
Quick-growing companion that helps break up soil and deters flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient garden space usage
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can shade lettuce
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce growth and creates excessive shade
Produces juglone which is toxic to lettuce and many other vegetables
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
