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Shungiku — Lettuce | DarkGrow Seed Bank

Name: Shungiku
Brand: DarkGrow Seed Bank

30days to harvest

7-10 daysdays to germinate

Z1–11USDA zones

Easydifficulty

Heirloom

Sowing

Direct sow after last frost in spring, or succession plant in late summer for fall harvest

Cultivation

Sun: Part sun
Water: Regular, consistent moisture
Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
Spacing: 4-6 inches
Height: 12-18 inches
Season: Warm season annual

Appearance & flavour

Colour: Green with orange and yellow flowers
Size: 4-8"
Shape: Fine, feathery, dissected leaves
Flavour: Distinctive peppery and herbaceous flavor with subtle anise and chrysanthemum notes, tender and aromatic.

In the kitchen

Salads, stir-fries, pickles, sushi garnish, edible flowers

Pests, disease & resistance

Pests: Aphids, flea beetles, whiteflies
Diseases: Powdery mildew, damping-off in seedlings

Planting calendar by USDA zone

Zone	Start indoors	Transplant	Direct sow	Harvest
1	—	—	June – July	July – September
2	—	—	May – July	June – September
3	—	—	May – June	June – October
4	—	—	April – June	May – October
5	—	—	April – May	May – November
6	—	—	April – May	May – November
7	—	—	March – May	April – November
8	—	—	March – April	April – December
9	—	—	February – March	March – 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.

CarrotsDifferent root depths prevent competition, carrots help loosen soil for lettuce

NasturtiumsAct as trap crop for aphids and cucumber beetles

DillAttracts beneficial insects like ladybugs and parasitic wasps

RadishesBreak up soil for lettuce roots and mature quickly, creating space

ChivesRepel aphids and other soft-bodied insects that damage lettuce

GarlicNatural pest deterrent against slugs, snails, and aphids

MarigoldsRepel nematodes and aphids while attracting beneficial insects

SpinachSimilar growing requirements and can be intercropped effectively

Avoid

BroccoliCompetes for similar nutrients and space, can shade out lettuce

FennelStrong allelopathic effects that stunt growth of most vegetables including lettuce

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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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.

Shungiku

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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