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Chicory, Cicoria Da Taglio Bionda A Foglie Larghe

Chicory, Cicoria Da Taglio Bionda A Foglie Larghe  early Rustic large leafed cut and come again with smooth rounded light green leaves that are sweet and tender.  Light blond green cutting chicory. Called “cicoretta”  and radicchio by  Italians, this plant has rounded leaves with no serrations and a pleasant mild taste. Broadcast sow in beds with a spacing of about 1" after risk of frost or broadcast sow in beds an inch apart. Cover lightly or just rake in. Keep moist until seeds emerge in 4-10 days, depending on outside temps. Succession sow every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest of young tender chicoryCover lightly or just rake in and pat down soil. Keep moist until seeds emerge in 4-10 days, depending on the temperature. Succession sow every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest of young tender chicory Ready to cut when about3-5" tall in 35 days or so.  Sowing period: from March to August.  Harvest: from May to December

 

 

 

Weight (grams): 
10
$5.00