How to Grow Spring Raab
Brassica rapa var. ruvo
Your complete guide to growing Spring Raab.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica rapaWhen to Plant Spring Raab
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 | June – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | January | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | January | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | January | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | January | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Spring Raab
✓ Good companions
Repel aphids and may improve flavor while taking up minimal space
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms
Natural pest deterrent against flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas
Provides ground cover and helps retain soil moisture while not competing for nutrients
Act as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from raab
Repel cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent
Help break up soil and can be harvested before raab needs full space
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Can shade out the spring raab and compete for nitrogen during critical growth period
Compete for similar nutrients and may inhibit brassica growth through root competition
May stunt growth of brassicas through allelopathic compounds and compete for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
