Includes a wide assortment of endive and chicory. Mix these greens with baby leaf lettuce for gourmet salad full of texture and flavor. Best planted in the cooler season of spring and fall. Harvest individual leaves or wait for whole heads to form.

200 seeds

PLANTING

Cichorium intybus

Germination:4-10 days

Germination Temperature:Optimum soil temperatures 60-70F. Soil temperatures above80F inhibits germination.

Seed Sowing Depth: inch deep

Starting Indoors:Start 3-4 weeks before planting outside.Sow 2-3 seeds per cell/pot, thinning to one per cell/pot. Provide 60-70F soil temperatures. Transplant out during spring, 8-12 apart in rows 12 apart.

Sowing Outdoors:Spring when soil temperature reaches at least 50F. For full sized heads sow a few seeds every2-4 apart, thin to8-12.Keep soil moist during germination. For baby greens sow heavy seeded rows, 30-40seeds per foot. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

How much does a packet plant:Full sized heads- 30 foot single row. Baby greens-5foot single row

Harvest:Cut whole heads, full sized or baby at base or snipe off individual leaves.

Tips:Grows best in spring and fall withtemperatures under 70F.Plant in fertile, well drained soil. Amend with compost before planting if needed.Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.