Light green cutting chicory. Called “cicoretta” in Italian, this plant has tall, rounded leaves with no serrations and a pleasant mild taste. Broadcast sow in beds with a spacing of about 2cm after risk of frost. Cover lightly or just rake in. Keep moist until seeds emerge in 4-10 days, depending on the temperature. Succession sow every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest of young tender chicory Ready to cut when about 10cm tall in 35 days or so. 10g packet for about 4,500 seeds.
Direct broadcast seed from early spring to late autumn in temperate climates and cut when young and tender.