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CHICORY – Rosa Di Verona
$3.95
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One of the most stunning and popular gourmet Italian vegetable. This variety of Chicory commonly referred to as Radicchio forms the most vibrant ruby and white heads that look spectacular. A most versatile vegetable, this variety makes a marvelous salad companion, and is an excellent complement in mixed steamed greens, stir-fries, and savory pastries. Adding chicory to your diet is also a healthy step to take. Researchers say it can prevent or delay the start of diabetes, and it’s excellent for overall digestive health.
Days to Harvest
90 daysPosition/Sunlight
Full Sun, Part ShadeWatering
MediumPlant Spacing
25-30cmPlant Height
30cmAdditional Features
Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, HeirloomGrowing Information
How to Sow
If you may still get late frosts in spring, sow your chicory in containers in a protected spot. Otherwise, you can sow after the last frosts where they are to grow.
How to Harvest
Leaves can be picked at any time or the whole vegetable harvested once mature Younger leaves are perfect for salads, and older ones are fine for salads, steamed greens and for pasties. .
Product Details
| Common Name: | CHICORY - Rosa Di Verona |
| Scientific Name: | Cichorium intybus |
| Seeds Per Packet: | Approx 300 |
| Germination Time: | 7-21 days |
| Days to Harvest: | 90 days |
| Position/Sunlight: | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Watering: | Medium |
| Plant Height: | 30cm |
| Plant Spacing: | 25-30cm |
| Sow Depth: | 5-10mm |
| Row Spacing: | 50cm |
| Companion Plants: | Clover, Legumes |
| Cool Sow: | Oct-Nov |
| Warm Sow: | Sep-Nov |
| Tropical Sow: | Apr-Jun |
| Additional Features: | Cut-and-Come-Again, Easy Care Plants, Edible, Heirloom |
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Very excited to harvest 🙂