How to Grow Giorgione
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Giorgione.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Giorgione
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 Giorgione
✓ Good companions
Loosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for same nutrients
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids
Natural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repel pests
Repels nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete aggressively for resources
Quick-growing root crop that helps break up soil and deters leaf miners
Similar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Competes for same nutrients and can shade lettuce, reducing growth
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
