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Clodia — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Clodia
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

29days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Sowing

Direct sow ¼ inch deep, ½ inch apart; thin to 6-8 inches spacing. Sow every 2 weeks for continuous harvest.

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
Soil: Well-amended loam with compost, pH 6.0-7.0, consistently moist
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 10-24 inches

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Medium green with lighter green and reddish undertones
Shape: Narrow strap leaves with ruffled, frilly margins
Flavour: Mildly bitter with subtle complexity, tender and delicate in texture—adds sophistication to salad mixes

In the kitchen

Baby leaf salad mixes, gourmet salads, composed plates, microgreens production

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Downy mildew, powdery mildew, Botrytis (gray mold) in humid conditions

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.

ChivesRepels aphids and other pests while improving lettuce flavor

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

RadishesFast-growing radishes help loosen soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs the space

MarigoldsNatural pest deterrent that repels nematodes and aphids

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

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can provide mutual shade in hot weather

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs that prey on lettuce pests

Avoid

BroccoliHeavy feeder that competes for nutrients and can overshadow lettuce

ParsleyCan attract carrot flies and may stunt lettuce growth through root competition

SunflowersAllelopathic compounds inhibit lettuce germination and 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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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.

Clodia

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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