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Bingo — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Bingo
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

115days to harvest

—days to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow in late spring to summer (May-June) for fall root harvest; force indoors in winter

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Spacing: 6-8 inches between plants, rows 12-18 inches apart
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale yellow-white (blanched chicons)
Shape: Compact, elongated head or "chicon"
Flavour: Mild, slightly bitter with delicate sweetness; tender and crisp texture characteristic of blanched Belgian endive.

In the kitchen

Salads, braising, roasting, grilling, raw appetizers

Pests, disease & resistance

Diseases: Powdery mildew (reduced resistance in Bingo compared to predecessors)

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

Companion planting

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

BasilRepels aphids and whiteflies that commonly attack lettuce

ChivesDeters aphids and other soft-bodied insects with aromatic compounds

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

RadishesQuick-growing root crop that breaks up soil and can be interplanted

MarigoldsRepels nematodes and various garden pests with natural compounds

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can share space efficiently

Avoid

SunflowersProduces allelopathic chemicals that inhibit lettuce growth

BroccoliCompetes heavily for nutrients and can shade out lettuce

FennelReleases allelopathic compounds that stunt lettuce growth

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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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.

Bingo

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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