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Spring Raab — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Spring Raab
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

42days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-drained loam, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Leafy with delicate buds on thin stems
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet broccoli-like flavor with tender, delicate leaves and thin stems that avoid toughness when harvested young.

In the kitchen

Steaming, sautéing, roasting, braising, raw in salads, stir-fries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage moths, flea beetles, aphids, harlequin bugs
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, powdery mildew

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.

LettuceProvides ground cover and helps retain soil moisture while not competing for nutrients

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient use of garden space

RadishesHelp break up soil and can be harvested before raab needs full space

OnionsRepel cabbage worms, aphids, and other brassica pests with their strong scent

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against flea beetles and aphids that commonly attack brassicas

ChivesRepel aphids and may improve flavor while taking up minimal space

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

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

Avoid

StrawberriesCompete for similar nutrients and may inhibit brassica growth through root competition

TomatoesMay stunt growth of brassicas through allelopathic compounds and compete for nutrients

Pole beansCan shade out the spring raab and compete for nitrogen during critical growth period

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.

Spring Raab

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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