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Chicory seeds

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The packet

Variety
verde (green)
Batch number
not specified
Quantity
988 seeds
When to sow
Mar, Sep–Nov
How to sow
In a warm, sheltered sunny location after all danger of frost has gone. Will handle a light frost once established. = How to Sow: Best sown into seed trays for B subsequent transplanting, or sow direct where to grow. Space seeds thinly 4 - 5 cm apart. Care: Cover lightly with fine soil and moisten gently. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Later thinto 15cm apart
Germination
7–14 days
Days until maturity
130–150 days
Row spacing
15 cm
Plant before
2029
Heirloom or hybrid
Unknown
Organic
Unknown
GMO
Unknown
Year saved
2026
Will trade
nowhere (from Wellington, NZ)

From the packet

Our attempt to read the packet

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Front

SEED COMPAN)
CHICORY Grumolo
VERDE (GREEN)
Cichorium intybus
55355 Batch: YEA8
Germinates in’ 7 - 14 days
See reverse for culture guide
Seeas per Packet - Approxirnately: 100:
Unopened this seed is viable until: 2029

Back

CHICORY
When to Sow: Sow Spring to early Autumn
Where to Grow: In a warm, sheltered sunny
location after all danger of frost has gone. Will
handle a light frost once established. =
How to Sow: Best sown into seed trays for B
subsequent transplanting, or sow direct where
to grow. Space seeds thinly 4 - 5 cm apart.
Care: Cover lightly with fine soil and moisten
gently. Germination takes 7 to 14 days. Later
thinto 15cm apart. a
Tips: Usually grown to produce roots of B
desirable size for producing the ‘Chicons’. a
Sown in late October — November the roots are
dug from early March — April i.e. after about
130 - 150 days ‘
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Germination Guaranteed

Notes

Usually grown to produce roots of B desirable size for producing the ‘Chicons’. a Sown in late October — November the roots are dug from early March — April i.e. after about 130 - 150 days

Plants grown from these seeds

Photos

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Front of packet
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Back of packet

Crop

Photo of chicory

Chicory

Cichorium intybus

  • 2 plantings
  • An annual