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SKU: GS1474
Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf)
Cichorium intybus
Chicory Sugarloaf is a typical autumn and early winter vegetable that can withstand frost. Germination rate 85%.
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Specifications
- Origin
- Italy
- English name
- Chicory Large leaved Zuckerhut
- Germination rate
- 85%
- Weight
- 0.005 kg
Sowing
Sow once the soil is warmer than 10 °C, in a sunny spot sheltered from the wind. Sow about three times as deep as the seed is thick, into finely raked soil with no clods on top. Spacing is as printed on the packet — thin the seedlings out after they come up. Water with a fine spray so the seed is not washed away, and keep only the strongest plants.
Description
Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf) — variety description
Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf) (Cichorium intybus) is a perennial vegetable of the Daisy family (Asteraceae). Chicory Sugarloaf is a typical autumn and early winter vegetable that can withstand frost.
The elongated heads can, like endive, be eaten both raw and cooked.
It thrives on any kind of soil and a little fertilising is enough. The pale yellow interior of the head has a mild flavour.
The plant reaches a height of up to 45 cm.
Chicory (radicchio, sugarloaf chicory) is a crunchy, bittersweet salad for autumn and winter.
Key features
- Measured germination rate of the batch: 85%
- Pack size: 1 g
- Seed origin: Italy
- Sowing: May – July; direct
- Harvest: August – December
- Position: sunny spot
When to sow Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf)
Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf) seeds are sown in May – July. Harvest in August – December. The months are a guide for a temperate climate — in warmer areas sow 1–2 weeks earlier, in cooler or upland areas, later.
How to sow and grow Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf)
- Sowing method: direct
- Depth: 0.5–1 cm
- Spacing: 25–30 cm
- Germination: 7–14 days at 15–20 °C
- Position: sunny spot
Annual leaf chicory is a great winter vegetable. Seedlings can be prepared in advance in March-April. It should only be sown from mid-June. Sowing depth is 0.5-1 cm, ideal germination temperature: +20-25°C. Germinates without complications in 7-14 days. Planting distance: 30-40 cm. Loves sunny to semi-shaded spots with permeable, humus-rich soil. 8-12 weeks after sowing the firm heads can be harvested. Suitable for storage.
Sow from May to July; thin in good time and water in drought.
Harvest and use
Pick the heads in autumn — frosts soften the bitterness.
Frequently asked questions
When should Chicory Zuckerhut (Sugarloaf) be sown?
The recommended sowing months are May – July. Sowing method: direct.
What is the germination rate of the seeds?
The measured germination rate of this batch is 85%. The test was carried out under controlled laboratory conditions; in the field, emergence depends on soil, temperature and moisture.
Why is chicory bitter?
Bitterness is characteristic of the species; frosts and blanching soften it.
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