Chicory Variegata de Castelfranco Seeds

Chicory – Veriegata de Castelfranco

This is a very decorative chicory with red-blotched, green leaves. It has outstanding eating quality and best used in winter similar to Witloof.

Sow the seeds direct in final location from May to June, and thin the plants out to 20cm spacing. They are ready to harvest from October to December. They can be forced at room temperature for about 3 – 4 weeks by excluding light. Sow in modules from February to April. To get good germination the seed requires a temperature of over 18C. Can be transplanted under cover or outdoors.