Companion Planting: Brassica Family Friends Help your brassicas thrive with natural allies that deter pests, attract pollinators, and support cool-season growth

Grow Healthier Broccoli, Kale, and Cabbage Naturally – Pest Control, Pollinators, and Thriving Cool-Season Gardens!

Give your brassicas the ultimate garden support with the Brassica Family Friends Seed Collection, thoughtfully curated to enhance growth, deter pests, attract pollinators, and improve flavor. Perfect for organic gardeners, home vegetable patches, raised beds, and small-scale urban gardens, this companion planting collection combines cool-season crops, aromatic herbs, and edible flowers that work in harmony with broccoli, kale, and cabbage.

🥦 What’s Inside the Brassica Family Friends Collection:

Spring Raab Broccoli (Brassica rapa var. rapifera) – 50+ seeds

• Tender, flavorful broccoli shoots with small florets and edible leaves.

• Early-maturing and cold-hardy; perfect for spring and fall harvests.

• Culinary Uses: Sauté, steam, roast, or add to stir-fries and soups.

• Companion Benefits: Thrives near dill, nasturtium, and thyme which help deter pests and attract beneficial insects.

Lacinato Kale (Brassica oleracea var. palmifolia) – 50+ seeds

• Also known as Dinosaur Kale, this heirloom produces deep green, savoyed leaves packed with nutrients.

• Culinary Uses: Smoothies, soups, sautés, salads, and kale chips.

• Companion Benefits: Companion herbs like dill and thyme enhance flavor and naturally repel cabbage worms and aphids.

Copenhagen Market Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) – 50+ seeds

• Classic heirloom green cabbage, perfect for cole slaws, sautés, and fermenting into sauerkraut.

• Cold-tolerant, compact heads mature quickly in cool-season gardens.

• Companion Benefits: Surrounded by edible flowers and aromatic herbs, cabbage grows stronger and healthier while pest pressure is reduced.

Long Island Mammoth Dill (Anethum graveolens) – 100+ seeds

• Feathery, aromatic herb that repels cabbage worms, aphids, and flea beetles.

• Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs, lacewings, and hoverflies, enhancing pollination and natural pest control.

• Culinary Uses: Pickling, fresh in salads, soups, or as a garnish.

• Growing Tips: Prefers full sun, well-drained soil; sow throughout the season for continuous harvest.

Cherry Rose Nasturtium (Tropaeolum majus) – 15+ seeds

• Bright edible flowers that act as a trap crop, drawing aphids away from brassicas.

• Culinary Uses: Peppery leaves and blossoms perfect for salads, sandwiches, and herbal garnishes.

• Companion Benefits: Flowers attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies, improving yields.

Common Thyme (Thymus vulgaris) – 250+ seeds

• Hardy, aromatic herb that repels cabbage worms and flea beetles, protecting nearby brassicas naturally.

• Culinary Uses: Season meats, roasted vegetables, sauces, and soups.

• Growing Tips: Thrives in sunny, well-drained soil; low-maintenance and drought-tolerant.

🌱 Benefits of Companion Planting for Brassicas:

• Pest Management Naturally – Herbs like dill and thyme reduce pest pressure without chemicals.

• Pollinator Support – Nasturtiums and flowering herbs attract bees, hoverflies, and beneficial insects, enhancing fruit set and vegetable yields.

• Soil & Growth Enhancement – Companion plants improve microclimates, moisture retention, and soil biodiversity.

• Flavor Boost – Herbs grown alongside brassicas can improve flavor intensity, aroma, and nutrient density of your harvest.

• Biodiversity & Organic Gardening – Encourage a resilient, self-sustaining garden ecosystem while avoiding synthetic pesticides.

🌿 Growing Tips for Maximum Success:

• Sunlight: Full sun (6–8 hours per day) for brassicas and herbs.

• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; avoid waterlogging.

• Spacing: Use companion plants to fill gaps, reduce weeds, and support natural pest deterrence.

• Harvesting: Leafy greens and herbs can be harvested repeatedly; pick flowers before full bloom for best flavor and ornamental impact.

🌎 Why Choose the Brassica Family Friends Collection?

• Maximize Harvests: Boost yields for broccoli, kale, and cabbage through natural companions.

• Organic & Chemical-Free: Reduce reliance on pesticides while supporting garden biodiversity.

• Culinary & Aesthetic: Fresh herbs, edible flowers, and nutritious greens add flavor and beauty to your garden and plate.

• Pollinator Friendly: Attract bees, butterflies, and other beneficial insects to improve ecosystem health.

• Beginner-Friendly: Easy-to-grow varieties suitable for containers, raised beds, or backyard plots.

✨ Turn your cool-season vegetable beds into a thriving, fragrant, pollinator-friendly ecosystem! Whether you’re growing for fresh meals, family nutrition, or sustainable gardening, this collection brings resilient, flavorful, and productive companion plants to your home garden.

🛒 Order your Brassica Family Friends Companion Planting Collection today and grow stronger, healthier, and more flavorful brassicas naturally! 🌱🥦🌸