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Red chicory, Verona
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
Red chicory (Cicorino rosso) is a popular salad vegetable in Italy. The purplish rosettes can be harvested from the end of February to make a magnificent, slightly bitter salad. The roots can also be mixed in if they are finely chopped. This versatile and healthy plant gives your guests a taste of Italian gardens.
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| Portion | 5 g | 25 g | |
| Product number | AA-3841-00 | AA-3841-05 | AA-3841-25 |
| Content in grams | 0.62 | 5.00 | 25.00 |
| Content in seeds | 400.00 | 3,178.00 | 15,890.00 |
| Content in m2 | 5.00 | 39.00 | 975.00 |
| Family | composite plants, daisy family |
| Seed need (g/Are) | 30-40g |
| Thousand-seeds weight (TKW) | 1.5 grams |
| Seeds per gram | 635.7 |
Growing instructions
Sow in late June to early August. Space 25 cm apart and, come September, thin to 10 cm between plants. By the fall, leaves can reach 20–30 cm long. In winter, the redish-purple rosettes form and are cut from the end of February and onwards.
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Height
20
cm
Planting distance
5
x
25
cm
Sowing depth
0
cm
Germination duration
14
days
Fertilization need
Water need
Soil Type
All soil types
Native species
Suited for balcony gardening
Frost resistant
