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Puntoverde — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Puntoverde
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

78days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow 10-12 weeks before fall frost for fall crops

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-draining, fertile loam, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.0)
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Bright green
Shape: Fractal spirals forming compact heads
Flavour: Mild, slightly nutty flavor with tender florets typical of premium Romanesco broccoli

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, steaming, roasting, sautéing, pasta dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage loopers, diamondback moths, flea beetles, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, alternaria leaf spot

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	August – 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	July – November
6	February – March	April – May	April – May	June – November
7	February – March	April – May	March – May	June – November
8	January – February	March – April	March – April	May – December
9	January	February – March	February – March	April – December
10	January	February – March	January – March	April – December
11	January	January – February	January – February	March – December
12	January	January – February	January – February	March – December
13	January	January – February	January – February	March – December

Companion planting

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepels cabbage root fly and aphids with strong sulfur compounds

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

MarigoldsDeters cabbage moths and other pests with natural compounds

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient space usage without competition

CarrotsRoot vegetables don't compete for same nutrients and help break up soil

CeleryRepels cabbage white butterflies and improves growth

ChamomileAttracts beneficial insects and may improve flavor of brassicas

Avoid

TomatoesCan stunt brassica growth and compete for similar nutrients

StrawberriesMutual growth inhibition and competition for soil nutrients

Pole beansCan inhibit brassica growth through root competition and shading

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.

Puntoverde

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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