Loading... Please wait...Light green cutting chicory. Called “cicoretta” and "radicchio" by Italians, this plant has rounded leaves with no serrations and a pleasant mild taste. Broadcast sow in beds with a spacing of about 2cm after risk of frost. Cover lightly or just rake in and pat down soil. Keep moist until seeds emerge in 4-10 days, depending on the temperature. Succession sow every two to three weeks for a continuous harvest of young tender chicory Ready to cut when about 10-15 cm tall in 35 days or so.
Posted by Barbara on 22nd Jan 2011
I've planted these in pots and these cut and grow leaves require little attention (other than watering and fertilising to keep them at their best). They have continued to provide great leaves for salads for over 3 months now. Let them grow to about 5-6cm each time, cut, enjoy and look forward to cutting again next time.