Leaf Description: Pale yellow to creamy white heads with tightly packed leaves
Taste: Bitter and tangy, ideal for salads, sautés, or braised dishes
Product Details:
Germination Rate: High, ensuring reliable growth
Seed Freshness: Heirloom, non-GMO seeds for optimal germination and quality
Shelf Life: Best used within one year for maximum viability
Sourcing: Sustainably harvested
Planting Instructions:
Seed Preparation:
Indoor Start: Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before the last frost, as Witloof chicory requires a long growing season.
Outdoor Sowing: Direct sow outdoors after the last frost, when soil temperatures reach around 60°F (15°C).
Sowing Instructions:
Spacing: Space plants 12-18 inches apart, with rows spaced 18-24 inches apart.
Planting Depth: Sow seeds ¼-½ inch deep.
Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, ensuring good drainage to prevent waterlogging.
Care & Maintenance:
Watering: Water consistently to keep the soil moist, but ensure good drainage to avoid root rot.
Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer, focusing on phosphorus and potassium to support leaf growth and bitterness.
Mulching: Apply mulch around plants to help retain moisture, control weeds, and maintain soil temperature.
Harvesting:
Harvest Time: 100-120 days after sowing, typically in late fall or early winter when the heads are firm and the flavor has developed.
Harvesting Method: Cut at the base of the plant. For Witloof, the roots are often dug up and forced in darkness to grow the edible heads, a process called "forcing."
Storage:
Storage: After harvesting, chicory roots can be stored in a cool, dark place for "forcing" or can be used fresh. The heads can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1-2 weeks.
Enjoy growing this heirloom, flavorful vegetable with its distinct bitterness perfect for a variety of culinary dishes!
Chicory Brussels Witloof Seeds for Home Gardening - Heirloom Non-GMO Seeds with Bitterness for Culinary Useالسعر بعد الخصم$14.00 USD
