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Terek — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Terek
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

40days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost, or direct sow after last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 10-24 inches

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light green to pale green
Size: 6"
Shape: Round, compact bulb
Flavour: Exceptionally sweet and mild with tender, refined texture that holds quality even at larger sizes.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, roasting, steaming, raw in salads, stir-fries

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, flea beetles, aphids, cabbage loopers
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.

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and flea beetles, reducing pest pressure on brassicas

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms

OnionsRepels cabbage root fly and other brassica pests with strong sulfur compounds

LettuceGrows in shade of brassicas, maximizes garden space without competition

CarrotsRoot crops complement shallow brassica roots, carrots may deter flea beetles

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent against nematodes and various flying insects

SpinachCompatible growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space utilization

ChivesRepels aphids and may improve growth and flavor of nearby brassicas

Avoid

TomatoesMay stunt brassica growth and both plants compete for similar soil nutrients

StrawberriesBrassicas can inhibit strawberry growth and fruit production

Pole BeansClimbing beans can overshadow brassicas and compete for nutrients

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.

Terek

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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