How to Grow Luna Rossa
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Luna Rossa.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Luna Rossa
Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | October – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | September – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | August – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | August – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | July – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | July – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | June – December |
| Zone 10 | — | January – March | May – December |
| Zone 11 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 12 | — | January – February | April – December |
| Zone 13 | — | January – February | April – December |
Companion Plants for Luna Rossa
✓ Good companions
Repels aphids and whiteflies while improving lettuce flavor
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximizes space
Deters aphids and slugs with strong scent compounds
Strong scent repels aphids, slugs, and other soft-bodied pests
Natural pest deterrent against nematodes and aphids
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Quick harvest breaks soil for lettuce and repels flea beetles
Similar growing requirements and helps maximize cool-season garden space
✗ Keep away from
Large leaves create excessive shade and compete for nutrients
Releases allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Allelopathic effects suppress lettuce growth and development
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
