How to Grow Sylvetta
Diplotaxis tenuifolia
Your complete guide to growing Sylvetta.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Sylvetta
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 | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – 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 Sylvetta
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and carrots help break up soil
Repels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids, slugs, and other lettuce pests
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial predatory insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while attracting beneficial insects
Fast-growing companion that helps break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can overshadow delicate lettuce plants
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of lettuce and most other vegetables
Large size creates excessive shade and competes heavily for water and nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
