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Paxton — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Paxton
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

67days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after danger of frost has passed

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; 1.5-2 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.5)
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Well-domed, compact round head
Flavour: Mild, tender, sweet flavor typical of brassicas with a crisp texture and slight earthiness.

In the kitchen

Fresh slaws, stir-fries, braised dishes, fermented sauerkraut, salads, roasting

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, diamondback moths, cabbage aphids
Diseases: Black rot, clubroot, bacterial spot, fusarium yellows, downy mildew
Resistance: Club Root races 0-2 (High)

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	July – 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.

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

MarigoldsRepels cabbage worms and other brassica pests with strong scent

DillAttracts beneficial wasps that parasitize cabbage worms and aphids

OnionsRepels cabbage root fly and cabbage worms with sulfur compounds

GarlicDeters aphids, cabbage loopers, and fungal diseases

ChamomileImproves flavor and attracts beneficial insects for pest control

CarrotsHelps break up soil and doesn't compete for same nutrients

LettuceProvides ground cover and uses different soil layer than brassicas

Avoid

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

StrawberriesInhibits brassica growth and both attract similar fungal diseases

Pole BeansMay inhibit brassica growth and create too much shade

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.

Paxton

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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