Red Rossa Di Treviso 4 Early . A stunning classic Italian Chicory variety producing long pointed foliage that starts green and turns to the classic red as the weather becomes colder in autumn. Can also be forced like Witloof to produce paler, tender shoots.

Cultivation Advice Chicory Red – Rossa Di Treviso 4 (Early)
Type: Hardy Annual
Time to Germinate: 7-14 Days
Temperature Required: 15-18°c +
Days to Maturity: 80-90 Days
Light: Full Sun
Sow thinly 8-10mm deep under protection in very early February to April for earliest harvest in summer, or best June to August outdoors to harvest Oct-Dec
Can be sown under glass all year round for fresh ‘salad leaves’, but needs cold to develop red colour.
Keep weed free and well watered.
In late autumn when temperatures fall, the outer leaves will close together tightly to form heads and the colours will form and intensify.

SHIPPING
Estimate delivery time is 5 to 8 weeks

PACKAGE
1 Lot Seeds (approx. 1250 seeds)