How to Grow Catalogna Special
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Catalogna Special.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Catalogna Special
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | February – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | January – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | January – December |
Companion Plants for Catalogna Special
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for surface nutrients
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while taking up minimal space
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that control aphids on lettuce
Natural pest deterrent against aphids and slugs that commonly attack lettuce
Repels aphids, whiteflies, and nematodes while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and adds beneficial insects to the garden
Breaks up compacted soil and deters flea beetles that can damage lettuce
Similar growing requirements and can provide mutual shade in hot weather
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nitrogen and can shade out lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Produces juglone which is toxic to lettuce and causes wilting
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
