Plant Care Brassica Napus

Brassica Napus

Also known as

Rutabaga, Rutabaga, Turnip, Rapeseed, Canola and Kale SiberFrill

Taxonomy

Brassica napus
Brassica
Brassicaceae
Brassicales

How to care for Brassica Napus

Water

How often to water your Brassica Napus

Water needs for Brassica Napus
0.5 cups
every 9

Brassica Napus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Brassica Napus

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
Light

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A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Rutabaga in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Brassica Napus: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Brassica Napus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Brassica Napus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Brassica Napus in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Brassica Napus

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Brassica Napus: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Brassica Napus after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Brassica Napus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Brassica Napus

Brassica Napus

Brassica Napus


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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