Raw Chicory Root

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

It can be planted any time soil temperatures are 65-70°F. 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.

25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 10-21 days. Seeds go dormant when soil temperature is over 80°F. Plant Red Verona Radicchio in June for fall harvest of small, gourmet, cabbage-like heads that turn burgundy red.

48 days, full size. (8-12”) Italian Dandelion. With its white stems and dark green leaves, our Certified Organic Catalogna Emerald looks like dandelion but has mild flavor and tender leaves.

Use them raw in salad, grilled or baked. (4” heads) Palla Rossa 3 is a gorgeous radicchio type chicory. Plant midsummer for mature heads in fall with typical red color. Spring plant for baby leaves.

Chicory Seeds Chicory is a very versatile plant that is equally cherished as a flower and as an herb. Plant outdoors in a sunny spot with proper drainage. Though chicory is most famously used in teas, it has also traditionally been used to flavor coffees...

Mild, slightly bitter flavor. 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 weeks before transplanting outdoors.

Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for uniform germination.Sow 2-4" wide bands, 6 seeds/in. Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors.

In rows 18" apart. 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 use the French technique: about 3 days before harvest, rest a 4Baby leaf maturities...

Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below...

Organically grown. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). In rows 18" apart. Like all T.F.M. types, it can be sensitive to tipburn and requires an attentive grower.

In rows 18" apart. Packet: 200 seeds.Endive is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors.

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...

Uniform size and maturity. Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. 18,200 seeds/oz. Transplant 8" apart in rows 18" apart. Cover seeds lightly, about 1/8".

Cover seeds lightly, about ⅛". Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Smooth but deeply cut, toothed pale green leaves. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination.

In rows 18" apart. Packet: 200 seeds.Endive is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors.

Thin to 8" apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60-68°F (15.5-20°C).Sow in flats, 4 seeds/in., or in 3/4" plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors.

Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below...

Chicory root is believed to protect the liver and act as a counter stimulant to the effects of excessive coffee drinking. Also, PLEASE email me instead of calling me when you have questions or concerns.

The seeds are planted ¼ inch deep and thinning is done when the plants have three to four true leaves.You can also sow a crop for fall harvest if you choose a variety that has an early maturation date.

Cover seeds lightly, about ⅛". Cover seed lightly, about 1/8", and firm soil gently. Relatively tolerant to heat and cold for growing year-round. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until...