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Bel Fiore — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Bel Fiore
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

52days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile loam with good organic matter
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red and green variegated
Shape: Loose, rounded head with variegated speckled leaves
Flavour: Mild radicchio flavor with a delicate, slightly bitter taste that remains consistent across seasons.

In the kitchen

Salads, mixed greens, gourmet presentations, decorative garnishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, damping off, downy mildew

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

MarigoldsRepels nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial pollinators

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, drawing pests away from lettuce

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repel various pests

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can provide beneficial ground cover without competition

DillAttracts beneficial insects like lacewings and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent

CarrotsLoosens soil for lettuce roots and doesn't compete for space or nutrients

RadishesQuick-growing crop that breaks up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs full space

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients and water

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

Walnut TreesProduces juglone which is toxic to lettuce and many other vegetables

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.

Bel Fiore

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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