Thompson & Morgan Vita Sementi Italian Collection : Chicory : Cicoria Grumolo Verde Seeds
Forms an attractive rosette of green leaves and a small heart if grown to maturity, but often sown as a 'cut and come again' salad leaf.
This variety is sown quite thickly from May to August to produce a cut and come again salad until late October. Can also be sown thickly under glass all year round for 'salad leaves'.
After frosts cut down foliage, leave until March when new growth will appear and form rosettes of exceptional flavour. As these will often be the first fresh chicory to be harvested in early spring they are much appreciated. By cutting with a small pie
Flowering Period:
Cropping: June to November
Plant Type: Salad Vegetable
6000 seeds
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