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Clio
LettuceCichorium intybus
- Full sun
- Zones 3–8
- 48 days to maturity
- Vegetables
- 6" spacing
- Moderate water
- Annual
Overview
This attractive upright variety delivers a high marketable yields. Suitable for multiple harvests as it resists bolting during regrowth.
Planting
Direct sow ¼ inch deep 2-3 weeks before last spring frost, or succession-sow every 2-3 weeks. Thin seedlings to final spacing after true leaves emerge.
Growing
Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.0. Space plants 6" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, slugs, flea beetles, cutworms. Common diseases: Downy mildew, bottom rot, lettuce mosaic virus.