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Claytonia — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Claytonia
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

40days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z4–10USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow in spring or autumn; tolerates winter growing in mild regions or cold greenhouses

Cultivation

Sun: Part sun
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 1 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green
Shape: Heart-shaped leaf pairs wrapped around stem
Flavour: Wild, fresh, and delicate flavor with mild, slightly tangy notes ideal for fresh salads.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, garnishes, microgreens, wilted greens

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Slugs, snails, aphids
Diseases: Downy mildew, lettuce mosaic virus

Planting calendar by USDA zone

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

ChivesRepels aphids and improves soil health with shallow roots

RadishesQuick harvest allows space for claytonia to spread, breaks up soil

SpinachSimilar growing conditions and harvest timing, compatible root systems

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow claytonia roots, maximizes space usage

PeasFix nitrogen in soil benefiting leafy greens, provide light shade

GarlicNatural pest deterrent, doesn't compete for surface nutrients

Mâche (Corn Salad)Similar cool-season growing requirements and compatible growth habits

LettuceCompatible growth requirements and harvest timing for succession planting

Avoid

MintAggressive spreading nature can overwhelm delicate claytonia plants

BrassicasHeavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may shade out low-growing claytonia

FennelAllelopathic compounds inhibit growth of most companion plants including claytonia

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.

Claytonia

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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