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Amara — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Amara
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z6–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost date, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Dark green
Shape: Savoyed leaves with scalloped margins
Flavour: Rich, savory flavor with subtle mustard notes; tender and succulent with distinctive complexity.

In the kitchen

Salads, cooked greens, braising, sautéing

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Flea beetles, aphids, cabbage moths
Diseases: Downy mildew, leaf spot, damping off

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	June – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	May – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	April – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	March – December
9	—	—	February – March	February – December
10	—	—	January – March	February – December
11	—	—	January – February	January – December
12	—	—	January – February	January – December
13	—	—	January – February	January – December

Companion planting

8 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 3 to avoid.

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, maximizes garden space

RadishesQuick-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent, repels nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space

GarlicStrong scent deters slugs, snails, and aphids that commonly attack lettuce

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, protecting lettuce

DillAttracts beneficial predatory insects like ladybugs and lacewings

ChivesRepels aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce leaves

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can shade out lettuce

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce growth and tall plants create excessive shade

TomatoesLarge root system competes for water and nutrients needed by shallow-rooted lettuce

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Protein (g): 0.742
Fat (g): 0.0738
Carbohydrate (g): 3.37
Vitamin K (µg): 20.5
Vitamin B6 (mg): 0.0401
Calcium (mg): 14.2
Iron (mg): 0.0332
Magnesium (mg): 6.31
Phosphorus (mg): 19.2
Potassium (mg): 139
Zinc (mg): 0.173

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Where to buy seed and equipment

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Growing it? There is a full cultivation guide at the lettuce growing guide.

Cultivar facts compiled from public horticultural references including USDA GRIN and NC State Extension. Descriptions are original to this catalogue.

Amara

Sowing

Cultivation

Appearance & flavour

In the kitchen

Pests, disease & resistance

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Companion planting

Avoid

Nutrition (per 100 g)

Where to buy seed and equipment

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