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Golden Frills — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Golden Frills
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

21days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z8–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost, or start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to partial shade (4-6+ hours)
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil with moderate organic matter
Spacing: 6-8 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Golden yellow-green
Shape: Finely lobed, ruffled leaves
Flavour: Pungently sweet and spicy flavor with delicious taste complexity

In the kitchen

Salads, garnish, fresh greens, specialty salad mixes

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Lettuce mosaic virus, downy mildew, gray mold

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 soft-bodied insects that commonly attack lettuce

MarigoldsDeters nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, helps break up soil

RadishesQuick-growing, helps loosen soil and can be harvested before lettuce needs space

NasturtiumsActs as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles, draws pests away from lettuce

GarlicNatural pest deterrent, repels aphids and slugs that damage lettuce leaves

CilantroAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control lettuce pests

SpinachSimilar growing requirements, can be interplanted for efficient space use

Avoid

BroccoliLarge size creates too much shade, competes heavily for nutrients and water

SunflowersAllelopathic effects inhibit lettuce germination and growth

Walnut treesProduce juglone, a toxic compound that severely stunts or kills lettuce plants

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.

Golden Frills

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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