How to Grow Bingo
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Bingo.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Bingo
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | August – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | July – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | June – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | May – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Bingo
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies that commonly attack lettuce
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for space
Deters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with aromatic compounds
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs
Repels nematodes and various garden pests with natural compounds
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Quick-growing root crop that breaks up soil and can be interplanted
Similar growing requirements and can share space efficiently
✗ Keep away from
Competes heavily for nutrients and can shade out lettuce
Releases allelopathic compounds that stunt lettuce growth
Produces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit lettuce growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
