How to Grow Shungiku
Glebionis coronaria
Your complete guide to growing Shungiku.
📷 Wikimedia CommonsWhen to Plant Shungiku
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 Shungiku
✓ Good companions
Different root depths prevent competition, carrots help loosen soil for lettuce
Repel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps
Natural pest deterrent against slugs, snails, and aphids
Repel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles
Break up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly, creating space
Similar growing requirements and can be intercropped effectively
✗ Keep away from
Competes for similar nutrients and space, can shade out lettuce
Strong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most vegetables including lettuce
Allelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
