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Mei Qing Choi — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Mei Qing Choi
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

45days to harvest

7-14 daysdays to germinate

Z5–9USDA zones

Easydifficulty

F1 hybrid

Sowing

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

Cultivation

Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: High — consistent moisture needed
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Spacing: 6-12 inches
Height: 3 feet
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Pale to rich green
Size: 8-10"
Shape: Vase-shaped, broad oval leaves
Flavour: Mild, tender, and crisp with succulent texture; delicate flavor suitable for fresh or cooked preparations.

In the kitchen

Fresh salads, stir-fries, steaming, soups, Asian cuisine

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails, flea beetles
Diseases: Powdery mildew, lettuce mosaic virus, damping off

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	May – 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, 3 to avoid.

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly, maximizing space usage

CarrotsDeep roots don't compete with shallow lettuce roots, efficient space utilization

ChivesRepel aphids and other pests that commonly attack lettuce

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps that control aphids

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against slugs, aphids, and cabbage worms

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

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

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be succession planted together

ParsleyAttracts beneficial insects and has similar water and nutrient needs

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for nutrients and space, both are heavy nitrogen feeders

CeleryCompetes heavily for water and nutrients, similar root depth

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.

Mei Qing Choi

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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