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Chicory ‘Palanowicka’ (Cichorium intybus)
Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
Type: Hardy Biennial (grown as Annual)

Chicory ‘Palanowicka’ is a reliable, upright variety producing tight, elongated heads of crisp, pale-green leaves with a refreshing, mildly bitter flavour. Excellent for autumn and early winter harvests, it is ideal for adding zest to salads, grilling, or sautéing. This hardy and disease-resistant variety thrives in cool conditions and is perfect for gardeners seeking a distinctive, continental-style crop that’s both nutritious and decorative.

Plant Details

Type: Hardy biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 25–40cm
Spread: 20–30cm
Harvest: September – December
Position: Full sun; fertile, well-drained soil

Growing Information

Sow: Apr – Jul directly outdoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: 25–30cm apart in rows 30–40cm apart
Care: Water regularly to prevent bolting; remove weeds and thin seedlings for strong growth; can be forced indoors for blanched, tender shoots

Why You’ll Love It

Crisp, mildly bitter leaves for gourmet salads and cooking
Hardy and reliable in cooler weather
Excellent disease resistance and uniform growth
Perfect for autumn and winter harvesting

Top Tip

For tender, pale leaves, lift roots in late autumn and “force” them indoors in darkness to produce blanched chicons — a classic delicacy known as witloof.

Perfect For

Salad and kitchen gardens
Autumn and winter cropping
Mediterranean and gourmet dishes
Forcing indoors for blanched shoots

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