How to Grow Clio
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Clio.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Clio
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | March – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | February – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | February – December |
Companion Plants for Clio
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for nutrients
Repels aphids and other pests that commonly attack lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and may improve lettuce growth
Natural pest deterrent against aphids, slugs, and rabbits
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Quick harvest creates space, breaks up soil, and repels flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space usage
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients
Strong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most vegetables including lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
