Chicory Health Benefits

The mature heads are narrow and dark green when field grown. 25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days. (15-18″ heads) Di Tipo Witloof Di Bruxelles is the variety used to grow the white Belgian Endive seen in the markets.

25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days. Miscuglio Mixture is a mix of every kind of heading chicory and some leaf chicories. It can be planted any time soil temperatures are 65-70°F.

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

48 days, full size. 25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days. Harvest leaves the first year and in mild climates overwinter for succulent flower stems. (8-12”) Italian Dandelion.

Spring plant for baby leaves. Seeds go dormant when soil temperature is over 80°F. 25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days. (4” heads) Palla Rossa 3 is a gorgeous radicchio type chicory.

Chicory Seeds Chicory is a very versatile plant that is equally cherished as a flower and as an herb. Chicory seeds can be planted in the most challenging of conditions, and actually tend to thrive in less-than-ideal soil.

Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2–3 days before planting outdoors. If sowing into flats, transplant 1–2" apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later.

Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Transplant shallowly so that the base of the plant will be slightly above the soil to discourage bottom rot.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur...

In rows 18" apart. Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. 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 with fine vermiculite, 3–4...

Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Harvest at 5-6 weeks.Radicchio grows best in cool or mild weather, i.e. fall, winter, and spring. High bolt tolerance.For North American production, these varieties are vast improvements...

Cover seeds lightly, about ⅛". Harvest at 4-5 weeks.Clip individual leaves or harvest whole head by cutting with a knife just above the root attachment. If sowing into flats, transplant 1-2" apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks...

In rows 18" apart. Other maturities listed are from transplant; add about 10 days if direct seeding.1M/160', 5M/830', 25M/4,150', 175M/acre at 6 seeds/ft. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings.

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

Harvest at 5-6 weeks.Radicchio grows best in cool or mild weather, i.e. fall, winter, and spring. 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 the...

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).

In rows 18" apart. Other maturities listed are from transplant; add about 10 days if direct seeding.1M/160', 5M/830', 25M/4,150', 175M/acre at 6 seeds/ft. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings.

Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (15.5-18.3°C).

Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Harvest at 5-6 weeks.Radicchio grows best in cool or mild weather, i.e. fall, winter, and spring. Suitable for all cropping seasons.For North American production, these varieties are vast...

Cut the leaves to 1 inch and store the roots for three to seven weeks in the refrigerator before forcing. The plant can be found growing wild in many areas of the U.S. and is used both for its leaves and its roots.

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).

Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Transplant shallowly so that the base of the plant will be slightly above the soil to discourage bottom rot.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur...