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Cheddar — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Cheddar
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

58days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost for transplanting, or direct sow in suitable conditions

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: bright orange
Shape: compact head
Flavour: Mild and sweet with tender texture; becomes more vibrant and flavorful when lightly cooked.

In the kitchen

roasting, steaming, raw vegetable platters, stir-fries, specialty market sales

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers
Diseases: Clubroot, powdery mildew, black rot

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	July – 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	June – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	May – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	May – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	April – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	March – 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.

NasturtiumsAct as trap crops for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas from pest damage

MarigoldsRepel cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids

OnionsRepel cabbage flies, aphids, and cabbage worms with their sulfur compounds

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient space use without competing for nutrients

SpinachCompatible root systems and similar growing conditions, maximizes garden space

CarrotsDeep taproot improves soil structure while not competing with shallow brassica roots

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and flea beetles while attracting beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

TomatoesCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through allelopathic effects

StrawberriesBoth are heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, leading to reduced yields

FennelProduces allelopathic compounds that inhibit growth of most brassicas

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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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.

Cheddar

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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