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Amazing — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Amazing
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

68days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow seeds after last frost date

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam with consistent moisture; slightly acidic to neutral pH
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White
Shape: Domed, solid curd
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet cauliflower with tender texture when properly grown and self-blanched.

In the kitchen

Roasting, steaming, boiling, raw in salads, stir-fries, curries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, diamondback moths
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, powdery mildew, downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	April – May	June – July	June – July	August – September
2	April – May	June – July	May – July	July – September
3	March – April	May – June	May – June	July – October
4	March – April	May – June	April – June	July – October
5	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	May – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	May – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	April – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	March – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	February – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	February – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

NasturtiumActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protects brassicas from pest damage

MarigoldRepels cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with strong scent

DillAttracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and other brassica pests

OnionRepels cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with sulfur compounds

GarlicDeters cabbage loopers and aphids, improves overall plant health

LettuceGrows well in partial shade of brassicas, efficient use of garden space

SpinachCompatible root systems, both benefit from cool weather conditions

CatnipRepels flea beetles and ants that can damage brassica crops

Avoid

TomatoCompetes for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth, different watering needs

StrawberryMay inhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients

MustardAttracts same pests as other brassicas, increases disease pressure

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Calories (per 100 g): 31
Protein (g): 2.57
Fat (g): 0.34
Carbohydrate (g): 6.27
Fibre (g): 2.4
Vitamin A (µg): 8
Vitamin C (mg): 91.3
Vitamin E (mg): 0.15
Vitamin K (µg): 102
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.191
Folate (µg): 65
Calcium (mg): 46
Iron (mg): 0.69
Magnesium (mg): 21
Phosphorus (mg): 67
Potassium (mg): 303
Zinc (mg): 0.42
Selenium (µg): 1.6

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the brassicas growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Amazing

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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