PatternBaseMediterranean Cabbage
Brassica fruticulosa, Brassicaceae
Zones
7–10
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast
Guild Roles
Ground CoverMulch MakerPest Confuser
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 7.5
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Antagonistic Plants
False FlaxCamelina sativa
Both Brassicaceae species produce glucosinolates that can inhibit each other's growth and compete for similar soil nutrients
Landra RadishRaphanus raphanistrum subsp. landraRelated Brassicaceae species with similar allelochemical profiles that inhibit each other's establishment
Wormseed WallflowerErysimum cheiranthoidesBrassicaceae species with similar glucosinolate profiles that can inhibit each other
Uses
Functions
Soil BreakingPest DisruptionBiomass ProductionErosion ControlAllelopathic Weed Suppression
Edible Parts
LeavesFlowers
Common Questions
What zones does Mediterranean Cabbage grow in?
Mediterranean Cabbage grows in USDA hardiness zones 7 through 10.
What are good companion plants for Mediterranean Cabbage?
Good companions for Mediterranean Cabbage include Tuberous Sweetpea, Yellow Serradella.
Design guilds with Mediterranean Cabbage and see companion relationships visually.
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