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Organic Sugarloaf Chicory
75 days to harvest
Cichorium intybus
HEIRLOOM One of our favorite greens of all time, Organic Sugarloaf Chicory green radicchio is absolutely luscious. Both sweet and crunchy, her large ‘loafs’ of leaves are reminiscent of romaine with the distinct flavors of chicories and radicchio stronger in her green outer leaves, more sweet and tender in her blanched heart. We love sugarloaf chicory in salads best of all, though we also grill and roast her whole as well as stir her into polenta in the final moments before serving.
Sugarloaf green radicchio is impressively cold-tolerant & indeed, she’s most abundant and flavorful when maturing into the coolness of fall, so we sow her in mid/late July for fall harvest that extends into December.
| Size | Price | Quantity# | Availability | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Seeds | $4.45 | In stock | ||
| 200 Seeds | $7.55 | In stock | ||
| 400 Seeds | $14.25 | In stock |
Organic Sugarloaf Chicory
Planting Method: Transplant Only
When to sow: Early spring (8 weeks before final frost) to mid-summer
Seed Depth: 1/8 inch
Days to Germination: 5 days at 75°F, though seeds will germinate between 41-85°F
Sowing and seedling care: Sow 2 seeds per cell, thinned to 1.
When to transplant: Transplant seedlings with 2 sets of true leaves (often ~3 weeks old) after hardening them off fully. Sow 8 weeks before first fall frost for the most tender and succulent leaves of the season.
Transplant Spacing: 12 inches Sun Needs: Full
Days to Harvest: 75
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