How to Grow Chiko
Arctium lappa
Your complete guide to growing Chiko.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Chiko
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | October – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | July – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | June – 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 Chiko
✓ Good companions
Break up soil with their taproots, improving drainage and soil structure
Repel aphids and improve soil with their sulfur compounds
Natural fungicide properties help prevent soil-borne diseases
Shallow roots don't compete, provides living mulch to retain soil moisture
Release compounds that suppress harmful nematodes in soil
Repel root maggots and other soil pests with their strong scent
Break up compacted soil and deter root-boring insects
Cool-season companion that maximizes garden space without root competition
✗ Keep away from
Produce juglone toxin that severely stunts root vegetable growth
Allelopathic compounds inhibit root development and overall growth
Allelopathic effects and heavy nutrient competition harm root development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
