How to Grow Sempre Bianca
Cichorium endivia
Your complete guide to growing Sempre Bianca.
📷 Wikipedia: LettuceWhen to Plant Sempre Bianca
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 | June – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | June – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | May – 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 Sempre Bianca
✓ Good companions
Different root depths prevent competition and carrots help break up soil for lettuce roots
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests
Natural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repels aphids
Deters nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Acts as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles while adding edible flowers
Quick-growing radishes break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs full space
Similar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space
✗ Keep away from
Competes for similar nutrients and space, can shade lettuce and stunt growth
Strong allelopathic properties inhibit growth of lettuce and most other garden plants
Allelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth, plus creates excessive shade
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
