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Citrus — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Citrus
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

54days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow in cooler seasons

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining loam, slightly acidic, rich in organic matter
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with orange interior and stem ring
Size: 11"
Shape: Compact head, elongated Napa type
Flavour: Mild, tender, slightly sweet with subtle cabbage notes; interior orange coloring suggests enhanced flavor complexity

In the kitchen

Kimchi, slaws, salads, stir-fries, cooking, fermentation

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids
Diseases: Black rot, clubroot, yellows

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 repel whiteflies that commonly attack citrus

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and other soil pests while attracting beneficial insects

BasilRepels thrips, aphids, and flies while attracting pollinators

ChivesDeter aphids and ants, may improve citrus tree health

LavenderRepels moths and other flying pests, attracts beneficial pollinators

RosemaryNatural pest deterrent and attracts beneficial insects without competing for nutrients

ComfreyDynamic accumulator that adds nutrients to soil and mulches well around citrus

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control citrus pests

Avoid

FennelAllelopathic properties inhibit growth of citrus and most other plants

Walnut TreesProduce juglone which is toxic to citrus trees and inhibits their growth

EucalyptusAllelopathic compounds suppress citrus growth and compete aggressively for water

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.

Citrus

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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