Enhance your home garden with Italian Dandelion & Chicory seeds, a classic heirloom blend known for its fast growth and exceptional flavor. These leafy greens thrive in most climates and produce tender, slightly bitter leaves prized in Mediterranean cuisine. Perfect for kitchen gardens, raised beds, and containers, this mix offers a long harvest season and excellent nutritional value.
Features:
Variety: Italian Dandelion & Chicory
Growth Type: Annual, fast-growing leafy greens
Leaf Characteristics: Deep green, tender, and slightly bitter
Flavor Profile: Earthy and mildly bitter with a rich, nutty undertone
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements: Well-draining, fertile soil
Suitable for: Kitchen gardens, raised beds, containers, and salad greens
Specifications:
Seed Type: Non-GMO, heirloom seeds
Pieces per Pack: Approximately 600 seeds
Planting Season: Early spring or late summer for fall harvest
Zones: USDA Zones 410
Planting Depth: 0.25 inch (6 mm)
Spacing: 810 inches (2025 cm) between plants
Germination Time: 714 days
Days to Harvest: 6075 days
Plant Height: 1018 inches (2545 cm)
Water Requirements: Moderate, consistent moisture
Temperature Range: Best growth between 6075F (1524C)
Maintenance: Thin seedlings to allow airflow; harvest outer leaves regularly to encourage regrowth
Indoor/Outdoor: Suitable for both container and outdoor garden planting
Planting Guide:
Sow seeds directly outdoors after the last frost or indoors 46 weeks before transplanting.
Prepare loose, well-drained soil enriched with organic matter.
Maintain moderate moisture during germination and early growth.
Harvest young leaves for milder flavor or mature leaves for stronger taste.
For continuous harvest, sow in intervals every 23 weeks.
Benefits:
Fast-growing heirloom blend for culinary and kitchen gardens
Produces nutrient-rich, flavorful leaves
Easy to grow and maintain in most climates
Excellent for fresh salads, sauts, and traditional Italian dishes
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