How to Grow Fiero
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Fiero.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Fiero
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | July – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – 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 Fiero
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and provides natural mulch with feathery foliage
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor when planted nearby
Attracts beneficial insects like lacewings that prey on lettuce pests
Strong scent repels slugs, snails, and aphids that commonly attack lettuce
Deters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and provides ground cover to retain soil moisture
Quick-growing radishes break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs full space
Similar growing requirements and can share space efficiently in cool weather
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Produce juglone which is toxic to lettuce and inhibits growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
