How to Grow Curlesi
Cichorium endivia
Your complete guide to growing Curlesi.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Curlesi
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 Curlesi
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and carrots help break up soil
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while requiring similar growing conditions
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests
Natural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs without competing for nutrients
Repel aphids, whiteflies, and other pests that commonly attack lettuce
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce
Fast-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space
Similar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Competes heavily for nitrogen and space, can shade out lettuce with large leaves
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth, plus creates too much shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
