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Beas — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Beas
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

42days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: White
Shape: Spherical bulb
Flavour: Sweet, mild flavor with delicate and tender texture

In the kitchen

Roasting, steaming, raw in salads, stir-frying, sautéing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers
Diseases: Black rot, clubroot, powdery mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, draws pests away from brassicas

OnionsRepels cabbage flies, aphids, and cabbage worms with strong sulfur compounds

MarigoldsDeters cabbage moths and whiteflies, reduces soil nematodes

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient space usage, doesn't compete for nutrients

CeleryRepels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth of brassicas

GarlicNatural fungicide properties, deters aphids and cabbage root fly

MintRepels ants, cabbage moths, and flea beetles with strong aromatic oils

Avoid

StrawberriesCompete for nutrients and may be stunted by brassica root exudates

TomatoesBoth are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, tomatoes may inhibit brassica growth

Pole beansCan shade brassicas and compete for nitrogen, reducing cabbage head formation

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.

Beas

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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