Chicory Benefits

(15-18″ heads) Di Tipo Witloof Di Bruxelles is the variety used to grow the white Belgian Endive seen in the markets. The leaves are mildly bitter and delicious. 55 days (baby greens), 150 days (forced chicons).

Miscuglio Mixture is a mix of every kind of heading chicory and some leaf chicories. Seeds go dormant when soil temperature is over 80°F. 25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days.

Plant Red Verona Radicchio in June for fall harvest of small, gourmet, cabbage-like heads that turn burgundy red. Bittersweet flavor. Seeds go dormant when soil temperature is over 80°F.

Harvest at baby leaf size or full size. With its white stems and dark green leaves, our Certified Organic Catalogna Emerald looks like dandelion but has mild flavor and tender leaves.

(4” heads) Palla Rossa 3 is a gorgeous radicchio type chicory. Use them raw in salad, grilled or baked. Plant midsummer for mature heads in fall with typical red color. It forms tight crunchy heads in the fall that hold for months.

Chicory seeds can be planted in the most challenging of conditions, and actually tend to thrive in less-than-ideal soil. Though chicory is most famously used in teas, it has also traditionally been used to flavor coffees as well.

One of the most attractive escaroles. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C).Seeds will germinate from 41–85°F (5–29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur around 75°F (24°C), depending on...

Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted.

18,850 seeds/oz. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60–65°F (15.5–18.3°C). Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60–68°F (15.5–20°C).Sow in flats, 4 seeds/in., or in ¾" plug trays, barely covering seeds...

Very uniform 4–5" diameter, dense heads. Radicchio is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. Summer crops can be successful if nights are cool (below 60°F/16°C).If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will...

Thin the seedlings 8" apart as soon as they are large enough to handle.Sow in a 2-4" wide band, about 60 seeds/ft. Spacing closely at 8-10" encourages these varieties' self-blanching characteristics.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the...

Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather). Cool quickly by dunking in cold water, drain, and refrigerate.Our varieties are nicely self blanching, but if a thorough white or cream blanch is desired...

Does best in spring or fall under cooler conditions. Tie the heads closed one week before harvest to blanch the center to a creamy white color. An old French heirloom frisee endive forms a heart of finely cut, frilly leaves that are mildly bitter, and...

Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Summer crops can be successful if nights are cool (below 60°F/16°C).If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, we will either replace...

Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather). Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination.

Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather). Cool quickly by dunking in cold water, drain, and refrigerate.Our varieties are nicely self blanching, but if a thorough white or cream blanch is desired...

Sow seeds 1" apart, rows 12-18" apart. Although bred for specific seasons, it is still best to trial more than one variety, using succession plantings to determine which one suits your conditions.

Fiero's deep maroon heads with contrasting white ribs are large, very attractive, and impressively early. Radicchio is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. Summer crops can be successful if nights are cool (below 60°F/16°C).If...

(24 C.).Extended care of the chicory crop requires vigilant weeding and ato prevent moisture loss and further weed growth. Cut the leaves to 1 inch and store the roots for three to seven weeks in the refrigerator before forcing.

Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather). Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination.

Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted.