Variegata di Castlefranco
Cichorium intybus
HOW TO GROW CHICORY
When being grown for perennial roots, directly sow in June or May then thin all summer. When grown for edible leaves, direct sow in April for a summer crop or June and July for a winter crop. Deep taproot loosens compacted soils. Soils rich in available phosphorous are desirable, since phosphorous is essential to early plant development. Most chicories will survive winter temperatures between 20 and 25˚F. Soil pH 5.2–6.2. Hardiness zones 4-8. Perennial.
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.
Planting Depth 1/8-1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 75 days
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Days from maturity calculated from the date of seeding. Average 14,300 seeds per ounce. Federal germination standard: 65%. Usual seed life: 8 years.
Planting Depth 1/8-1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 60-75˚F
Days to Germ. 10-15
Plant Spacing 12-18”
Row Spacing 12”
Days To Maturity 75 days
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Variegata di Castlefranco Seed Count
1 Ounce ≈ 14,921 seeds
- 250 Seeds$4.10
- 2500 Seeds$12.50
- 1 Ounce$22.50
This chicory will win you over with its waves, ruffles, and frills. Its color is variable from olive to lime green, with an amazing pattern of reddish speckling. Its large heads produce loose outer leaves with tight hearts. It’s incredibly cold hardy and is a great addition to the fall-winter garden with a high fros...
This chicory will win you over with its waves, ruffles, and frills. Its color is variable from olive to lime green, with an amazing pattern of reddish speckling. Its large heads produce loose outer leaves with tight hearts. It’s incredibly cold hardy and is a great addition to the fall-winter garden with a high frost tolerance. Plant in mid-summer for late fall harvest, or late summer for overwintering. Tags: Harvest: Late, Color: Green, Specialty: Cold Hardy, Season: Spring Fall Winter.
Native to northern Middle East to southern Balkan Peninsula. Naturalized to North America, Europe and Australia. Food and medicinal plant used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for the roots and shoots in spring like dandelion. Delicious chicory recipes.
Native to northern Middle East to southern Balkan Peninsula. Naturalized to North America, Europe and Australia. Food and medicinal plant used by Egyptians, Greeks and Romans for the roots and shoots in spring like dandelion. Delicious chicory recipes.
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