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.
