(C) Fr. Chicory seeds Rossa Verona Tradiva Large 12g pack (806370)

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🥬 Chicory ‘Verona Tardiva’
🥬 Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
🥬 Type: Annual

Chicory ‘Verona Tardiva’ is a traditional Italian variety producing compact, deep red heads with crisp texture and a pleasantly bitter flavour. Ideal for autumn and winter harvesting, it’s perfect for salads, grilling, and cooking, and adds both colour and flavour to the kitchen garden.

Plant Details

Type: Annual
Height: 25–35cm
Spread: 20–30cm
Harvest: October – January
Position: Full sun or partial shade

Growing Information

Sow: June – August outdoors
Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20°C
Spacing: Thin to 20–25cm apart
Care: Water regularly and protect from severe frost

Why You’ll Love It

Deep red, attractive heads
Crisp texture with classic chicory flavour
Ideal for autumn and winter crops
Traditional Italian variety

Top Tip

Cool temperatures enhance colour and flavour — best grown for autumn harvests.

Perfect For

Kitchen gardens
Autumn & winter harvesting
Fresh salads & cooking
Succession planting

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