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Song TJS-65 — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Song TJS-65
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

42days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost; transplant after last frost danger passes

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; 1-2 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with consistent moisture
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green stems with white curds
Shape: Elongated stems with separated, loose curds
Flavour: Sweet, tender, and mild with exceptional stem flavor superior to standard white cauliflower varieties.

In the kitchen

Raw dipping, stir-frying, steaming, roasting, blanching, Asian cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, cabbage moths, aphids
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, downy mildew, leaf spot

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

Companion planting

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepel cabbage maggots, aphids, and flea beetles with their strong scent

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, drawing pests away from brassicas

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and various garden pests while attracting beneficial insects

CeleryImproves growth and flavor while repelling cabbage white butterflies

LettuceMakes efficient use of space as ground cover and has compatible root systems

SpinachCompatible growth habits and helps maximize garden space utilization

ChamomileEnhances flavor and growth while attracting beneficial predatory insects

Avoid

TomatoesCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth

StrawberriesInhibit brassica growth and compete for soil nutrients

MustardAttracts same pests like flea beetles and cabbage root maggots

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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Where to buy seed and equipment

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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.

Song TJS-65

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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