How to Grow Vitaverde
Brassica oleracea var. botrytis
Your complete guide to growing Vitaverde.
When to Plant Vitaverde
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 | July – 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 Vitaverde
✓ Good companions
Help break up soil for brassica roots and don't compete for nutrients
Attracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids
Natural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases
Provides ground cover and efficient use of garden space with different root depths
Repel nematodes and various flying insects that damage brassica crops
Act as trap crop for flea beetles and aphids, drawing pests away from brassicas
Repel cabbage root fly, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent
Repels cabbage worms and provides natural pest deterrent through aromatic compounds
✗ Keep away from
Can shade brassicas and compete for nitrogen, inhibiting proper head formation
Both are heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, leading to reduced yields
Compete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through allelopathic effects
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
