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Flame Star — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Flame Star
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

62days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 5-6 weeks before last frost date, or direct sow in late summer for fall crop

Cultivation

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

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pastel orange
Shape: Rounded dome-shaped head
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet cauliflower flavor with tender texture, less sulfurous than white varieties.

In the kitchen

Roasting, steaming, raw in salads, curries, gratins, pickled

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, whiteflies
Diseases: Black rot, clubroot, cauliflower mosaic virus

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	June – 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.

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

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

SpinachCompatible root systems, similar growing conditions, good space utilization

CatnipRepels flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas

ChamomileMay improve growth and flavor while attracting beneficial predatory insects

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

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

Avoid

TomatoesCompete for nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through root competition

StrawberriesInhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients and space

MustardSame family plant that attracts similar pests and diseases, increases pest 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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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.

Flame Star

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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