Description
Cicoria Catalogna Chicory Seeds 1480. Heirloom Vegetable.
Approx. 350 seeds/pkt (500 seeds/gram)
For a leafy green that’s full of bite and pizzazz, try Heirloom Cicoria Catalogna Chicory seeds. This upright-growing chicory produces tender, dark green leaves up to 30 cm long that are a must-have for traditional Italian salads. You can start harvesting as baby greens in as little as 24 days, and a light frost will even improve the flavour!
Quick Seed Details
- Type: Heirloom Vegetable
- Harvest Time: As quick as 24 days for baby greens
- Height: Up to 30 cm
- Features: Upright growing; full of “bite and pizzazz!”; flavour improved by light frost; ideal for Italian salads.
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Grow this chicory as you would lettuce. An even supply of moisture during the entire growth period is imperative for success.
Planting: Sow as soon as the soil can be worked in the spring, and then every two weeks thereafter to ensure a continuous supply. Sow seeds about 3 mm deep in rows 45 cm apart. Germination occurs in approximately 7 days.
Harvesting: Harvest by cutting leaves from the main stem at least 2.5 cm above the base. Avoid cutting into the crown, as new sprouts will often emerge from this area, extending the harvest. The best flavour and texture are found when the leaves are young.
Why Cicoria Catalogna Chicory Seeds belongs in Your Garden
This heirloom chicory is an easy-to-grow green that provides a zesty, authentic flavour for your salads and meals. Its fast growth rate means you can enjoy fresh greens in a little over three weeks, and its ability to re-sprout provides an extended harvest. The bonus of improved flavour from a light frost makes it an excellent choice for a productive fall garden.
Please note that the terms radicchio, endive, and chicory may be distinct or used interchangeably depending on regional cuisine.
