Golden Heart Curly Endive Chicory Seeds, Heirloom Choice for Bountiful Salad Gardens - Premium Herb Seeds for Planting

Growing Information :

Key Attributes:

Product Name           : Golden Heart Curly Endive Chicory Seeds
Quantity                : Available in packs of 100, 500, or 1000 seeds per pack
Mature Height           : Typically grows to a height of 12 to 18 inches
Light Requirements       : Full sun to partial shade
Soil Requirements        : Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH level of 5.5 to 7.0
Uses                   : Salads, garnishes, and cooked dishes

Product Details:

Germination Rate       : High, ensuring reliable growth
Seed Freshness         : New seeds, ensuring optimal germination
Origin                 : Sustainably sourced
Shelf Life              : Best planted within 1 year for maximum germination

Planting Instructions:

Seed Preparation:

No special preparation is required. However, soaking seeds in water for a few hours before planting can help speed up germination.

Sowing:

Direct Sowing: Plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in early spring or late summer for a fall crop.
Indoor Sowing: For an early start, sow seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost date. Use a seed-starting mix and plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
Space seeds 6-12 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Germination:

Seeds typically germinate within 7-14 days under optimal conditions.
Maintain consistent moisture during the germination period, but avoid waterlogging the soil.

Transplanting:

If starting seeds indoors, transplant seedlings outdoors when they have 2-3 true leaves and after hardening off by gradually exposing them to outdoor conditions over a week.
Space transplants 6-12 inches apart in rows 18-24 inches apart.

Care and Maintenance:

Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods. Water at the base of the plants to prevent fungal diseases.
Mulching: Apply mulch around the base of the plants to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.
Blanching: For a milder flavor, blanch the inner leaves by tying the outer leaves together to cover the heart of the plant about 2-3 weeks before harvesting.
Harvesting: Harvest when the hearts are firm and leaves are a good size. Cut the plant at the base just above the soil level. For a continuous supply, make successive sowings every 2-3 weeks.

Happy gardening!