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Divino — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Divino
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

110days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost; transplant seedlings when 4-6 weeks old

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic (pH 6.0-7.5)
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Small, compact round sprouts
Flavour: Sweet, mild flavor with nutty undertones; enhanced sweetness after fall frost exposure

In the kitchen

Roasting, steaming, sautéing, stir-fries, whole-stalk presentation

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage looper, flea beetles, whiteflies, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, downy mildew, black rot, grey mold

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, protecting brassicas

MarigoldsRepel cabbage worms and other harmful insects with their strong scent

DillAttracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms

OnionsRepel cabbage root fly and aphids with their sulfur compounds

GarlicDeters cabbage loopers and aphids, may improve disease resistance

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient space usage without competing for nutrients

SpinachCompatible growth habits and helps maximize garden space utilization

CarrotsDifferent root depths reduce competition and carrots may help break up soil

Avoid

TomatoesBoth are heavy feeders competing for nutrients, may stunt brassica growth

StrawberriesCan inhibit brassica growth and may share similar pest problems

Pole BeansMay shade brassicas and compete for soil nutrients

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.

Divino

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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