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Leonardo

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Leonardo

Lettuce

Cichorium intybus

  • Full sun
  • Zones 3–8
  • 65 days to maturity
  • Vegetables
  • 8" spacing
  • Moderate water
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  • Overview

    Chioggia type chicory with dense, 4-5" diameter heads. The flavor and bright purple color are both enhanced in the cooler fall weather. High bolt tolerance. Also available in organic seed.

  • Planting

    Direct sow in late summer for fall harvest, or early spring. Keep soil consistently moist until germination.

  • Growing

    Sun: full. Water: moderate. Soil: Well-drained loam with moderate fertility. Space plants 8" apart. Germination: 7-10 days.

  • Pests & diseases

    Common pests: Aphids, slugs, flea beetles. Common diseases: Downy mildew, root rot in poorly drained soil.