Chicory Grumolo mix

Description

Early producing little bunches of uniform leaves, rounded and intense green which form classic rosettes in spring. Very resistant to cold low temperatures. Chicory a Grumolo Verde Scuro is rich in minerals, has refreshing, cleansing and diuretic properties and is recommended as a stimulant of stomach and intestine and in case of liver disorders.

Sowing instructions:

Sow seeds indoors from February to Sep. or sow outdoors in midsummer, May to August 0.5 inches deep from April-July.  It grows best in soils with a pH of 5.5-6.8. Seeds germinate best in soils around 16 to 18°C (60 to 65°F) Germination in 7 to 14 days.

Transplant seedlings at 3-4 leaf stage from July-August spacing them 10-14 inches apart and spacing row 18-24 inches apart.

Harvest from September- November.

Maturity: 65 days