How to Grow Speeder
Cichorium intybus
Your complete guide to growing Speeder.
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Planting windows vary by USDA hardiness zone. Look up yours by ZIP code.
| Zone | Start Indoors | Direct Sow | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | — | June – July | August – September |
| Zone 2 | — | May – July | July – September |
| Zone 3 | — | May – June | July – October |
| Zone 4 | — | April – June | June – October |
| Zone 5 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 6 | — | April – May | June – November |
| Zone 7 | — | March – May | May – November |
| Zone 8 | — | March – April | May – December |
| Zone 9 | — | February – March | April – 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 Speeder
✓ Good companions
Deep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and lettuce provides ground cover
Repels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent
Natural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repels many pests
Repel nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators
Act as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce
Attracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete for nutrients with lettuce
Break up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly without competing for space
Similar growing requirements and provides mutual shade during hot weather
✗ Keep away from
Heavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce with large leaves
Competes for similar nutrients and water, both being shallow-rooted crops
Produces allelopathic compounds that inhibit lettuce growth and germination
Nutrition Facts
Per 100g serving (USDA FoodData Central)
