How to Grow Clodia
Cichorium endivia
Your complete guide to growing Clodia.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Clodia
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | June – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | May – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | April – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | March – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | February – 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 Clodia
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximizes garden space
Repels aphids and other pests while improving lettuce flavor
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that prey on lettuce pests
Strong scent deters slugs, snails, and aphids that commonly attack lettuce
Natural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Fast-growing radishes help loosen soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs the space
Similar growing requirements and can provide mutual shade in hot weather
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can overshadow lettuce
Can attract carrot flies and may stunt lettuce growth through root competition
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
