How to Grow Italiko Red
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Italiko Red.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Italiko Red
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| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | July – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | May – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | April – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | April – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | March – 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 Italiko Red
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots and help break up soil
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 repels pests
Repels nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while attracting beneficial insects
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for space due to different growth habits
Quick-growing companion that helps loosen soil and deters flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and can be succession planted together
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
