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Vitaverde — Brassicas | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Vitaverde
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

71days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost, or direct sow seeds in garden

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-drained loam, rich in organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Round, compact head
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet green cabbage with a crisp, tender texture when fresh.

In the kitchen

Fresh eating, coleslaw, salads, stir-fries, braising, fermented (sauerkraut), soups

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Cabbage worms, cabbage loopers, flea beetles, aphids, diamondback moths
Diseases: Clubroot, black rot, yellows, downy mildew, fusarium wilt

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.

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and various flying insects that damage brassica crops

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent clubroot and other soil-borne diseases

LettuceProvides ground cover and efficient use of garden space with different root depths

CarrotsHelp break up soil for brassica roots and don't compete for nutrients

ThymeRepels cabbage worms and provides natural pest deterrent through aromatic compounds

DillAttracts beneficial insects like parasitic wasps that control cabbage worms and aphids

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

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

Avoid

TomatoesCompete for similar nutrients and may stunt brassica growth through allelopathic effects

StrawberriesBoth are heavy feeders that compete for nutrients, leading to reduced yields

Pole BeansCan shade brassicas and compete for nitrogen, inhibiting proper head formation

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.

Vitaverde

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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