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Giorgione — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Giorgione
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

50days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z3–8USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Start indoors 4-6 weeks before transplanting, or direct sow after soil warms slightly

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun (6+ hours)
Water: Moderate — regular watering
Soil: Well-drained loam, slightly acidic
Spacing: 12-18 inches
Height: 3-4 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Red and cream with purple-tinted speckling
Shape: Dense, compact head
Flavour: Balanced chicory bitterness with pleasant sweetness, especially pronounced in fall.

In the kitchen

Salads, braised preparations, Italian chicory dishes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails
Diseases: Downy mildew, leaf spot

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

9 beneficial pairings indexed for this variety, 2 to avoid.

RadishesQuick-growing root crop that helps break up soil and deters leaf miners

MarigoldsRepels nematodes, aphids, and other harmful insects while attracting beneficial predators

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

GarlicNatural fungicide properties help prevent lettuce diseases and repel pests

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

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and lacewings that control aphids

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and doesn't compete aggressively for resources

ChivesRepels aphids and improves lettuce flavor while providing natural pest deterrent

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

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for same nutrients and can shade lettuce, reducing growth

SunflowersAllelopathic effects 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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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.

Giorgione

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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