Catalogna del Veneto (Aurelia TT) - Catalogna
zs51 (Cichorium intybus)
Description
Forms compact bushy plants.Leaves are reminiscent of dandelion, will grow up to 60 cm in length. Fast growing leaves can be harvested individually, and can be consumed raw or cooked.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | leaf chicory for autumn harvest |
|---|---|
| also available as seed disk | No |
| also available as seed mat | No |
| Positive for pollinators | No |
| Colour | green |
| Harvest | autumn |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Cichorium intybus | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 30 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 30 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
| Well suited for manual incorporation | No |
Explanations
Pelleted seeds (pills). The seeds are coated with mineral fillers. The aim is to standardise size and shape to facilitate (technical) sowing. The biocompatible pills are sold per piece.