Chicory – Sugarloaf – Cichorium intybus
Hardy Annual Tall, green romaine-like “loafs” are sweet and crunchy. Very winter hardy. The sweet, blanched interior leaves are great on salads, braised in soups, or grilled. Will tolerate temperatures down to 20°F with a peak harvest from October to early December.
Did You Know? Chicory can be mildly bitter but cooking will reduce the bitterness.
Soil Temperature: 60-75°FPlanting Depth: 1/8″-1/4″Germination: 6-18 DaysHeight At Maturity: 10″Days to Maturity: 80 DaysSun/Shade: Full SunSpacing After Thinning: 8-10″Approx Seeds per Pack: 11250 Seeds
