How to Grow Snow Crown
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Snow Crown.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Snow Crown
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 | July – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – 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 Snow Crown
✓ Good companions
Repels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth through companion effect
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids
Natural fungicide properties and repels cabbage loopers and other brassica pests
Benefits from shade of cauliflower leaves and doesn't compete for nutrients
Strong scent deters cabbage worms, aphids, and nematodes in soil
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from cauliflower
Strong scent repels cabbage moths, root maggots, and aphids
Shallow roots don't compete, provides ground cover and efficient space utilization
✗ Keep away from
Climbing growth can shade cauliflower and nitrogen fixation disrupts brassica nutrition needs
Both are heavy feeders that compete for similar nutrients, stunting growth
Allelopathic compounds inhibit brassica growth and both attract similar pests
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
