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Clio — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Clio
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

48days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

Direct sow ¼ inch deep 2-3 weeks before last spring frost, or succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. Thin seedlings to final spacing after true leaves emerge.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Light to medium green
Shape: Upright, compact head
Flavour: Mild, slightly sweet with excellent crispness and tender leaf texture; clean flavor without bitterness or strong peppery notes.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, mixed greens, sandwich lettuce, salad bowls

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, flea beetles, cutworms
Diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, lettuce mosaic virus

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.

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

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

RadishesQuick harvest creates space, breaks up soil, and repels flea beetles

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against aphids, slugs, and rabbits

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest timing, efficient space usage

DillAttracts beneficial insects and may improve lettuce growth

Avoid

BroccoliLarge leaves create too much shade and compete heavily for nutrients

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and growth

FennelStrong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most vegetables including 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.

Clio

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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