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˚FDays to Germ. 10-15Plant Spacing 10–12”Row Spacing 18–24”Days To Maturity 48–70Part Shade, Moist Well Drained Catalogna Special Seed Count 1 Ounce ≈ 23,625 seeds.25 Pound ≈ 94,500 seeds1 Pound ≈ 378m seeds##Highly uniform strain. Long, deep green, slender, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves with white midribs and asparagus like flavor. Quick growing once established, enjoy tender spring stalks. Slow-bolting and upright. May overwinter outdoors in mild winter climates, enjoys early start in greenhouse beds or cold frame. Perennial frequently grown as an annual crop. Also known as Italian Dandelion. Tags: Color: Green, Specialty: Baby Greens, Specialty: Cooking Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter, Seed: Safe Seed Pledge.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." perennial Color: Green, Specialty: Baby Greens, Specialty: Cooking Green, Season: Spring Fall Winter
