How to Grow Wasabina
Brassica juncea
Your complete guide to growing Wasabina.
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Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – 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 Wasabina
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, carrots loosen soil
Repels aphids and improves flavor while taking minimal space
Attracts beneficial insects that prey on lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and slugs that damage lettuce leaves
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and other pests that commonly attack lettuce
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from lettuce
Compatible growth habits and attracts beneficial insects for pest control
Quick-growing radishes break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements and can be succession planted together
✗ Keep away from
Competes for nutrients and space, both are heavy nitrogen feeders
Tall growth creates too much shade and competes heavily for nutrients
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
