Chicory Zuccherina di Trieste organic

Chicory "Zuccherina di Trieste" is an italian heirloom chicory with tender, sweet green leaves ideal for baby leaf salads. This variety is fast to mature and cut-and-come-again and is ideal for growing in autumn and winter.

Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus

Plant Life Cycle: Annual or Biennal

Optimal Germination Temperature: 20 C

Germination time in days: 10-14 days0

Indicative Days to maturity: 90-110 days

Sunlight: Full sun to semi shade

Soil requirement: Light, rich, well-drained

Sowing and cultivation: Sow direct in spring or autumn. Thin to 10–15 cm apart. Harvest when leaves are young and tender.