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Curlesi — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Curlesi
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

52days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z4–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow seeds 1/4 inch deep; succession sow every 2-3 weeks for continuous harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: Regular, consistent moisture; approximately 1-1.5 inches per week
Soil: Well-draining loam with compost, slightly acidic to neutral (pH 6.0-7.0)
Spacing: 8-12 inches
Height: 10-24 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Deep green
Shape: Upright, curly
Flavour: Mild, tender, slightly sweet with a delicate leafy character typical of curly lettuce varieties.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, garnishes, salad mixes, light cooking

Pests, disease & resistance

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

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, 2 to avoid.

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while requiring similar growing conditions

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, and carrots help break up soil

RadishesFast-growing radishes help break up soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space

MarigoldsRepel aphids, whiteflies, and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and harvest times, efficient use of garden space

GarlicNatural pest deterrent that repels aphids and slugs without competing for nutrients

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that prey on lettuce pests

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes heavily for nitrogen and space, can shade out lettuce with large leaves

SunflowersAllelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth, plus creates too much shade

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.

Curlesi

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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