How to Grow Synergy
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Synergy.
📷 Wikipedia: Brassica oleraceaWhen to Plant Synergy
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 | August – September |
| Zone 2 | April – May | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | March – April | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | March – April | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | February – March | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | February – March | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | January – February | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | January | February – March | April – 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 Synergy
✓ Good companions
Repels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth through root zone compatibility
Attracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids
Natural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases
Provides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients
Repels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their pungent aroma
Acts as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing them away from brassicas
Strong scent deters cabbage moths, aphids, and flea beetles
Deters cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial pollinators
✗ Keep away from
Heavy nitrogen fixation can cause excessive leaf growth in brassicas at expense of head formation
Compete for similar nutrients and may inhibit brassica growth through root competition
Can stunt brassica growth and both plants compete for similar soil nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
