Leaf Chicory Rossa di Treviso Seeds 1g

HT Leaf Chicory ‘Rossa di Treviso’ Seeds

Bring authentic Italian flavour to your vegetable garden with HT Leaf Chicory ‘Rossa di Treviso ‘. This traditional Treviso-type chicory produces attractive conical heads with crisp green leaves that gradually develop striking deep red and purple colouring as temperatures cool. Known for its pleasantly bitter, slightly peppery flavour, it is perfect for fresh salads, grilling, roasting or lightly sautéing in butter. Easy to grow and highly productive, this variety is an excellent choice for gardeners looking to harvest fresh leaves throughout autumn.

Product Features

• Produces attractive conical heads with rich red and purple colouring
• Crisp leaves with a pleasantly bitter, slightly spicy flavour
• Excellent for salads, grilling, roasting and cooked dishes
• Reliable, high-yielding variety for late summer and autumn harvests

Plant Details

• Botanical Name: Cichorium intybus
• Common Name: Leaf Chicory ‘Rossa di Treviso’
• Plant Type: Annual vegetable
• Position: Full Sun
• Spacing: 30 cm x 30 cm

Growing Information

When to Sow

• Indoors: May – July
• Direct Outdoors: May – July

How to Sow

Sow seeds approximately 1.5–2 cm deep in fertile, well-drained soil. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination. Thin seedlings or transplant young plants once large enough to handle, allowing 30 cm between plants to encourage healthy head development.

Harvest

Harvest from August to October when firm conical heads have fully developed. Cooler autumn temperatures encourage the leaves to develop their characteristic deep red colouring and improve their flavour.

Growing Tips

• Prefers fertile, moisture-retentive but well-drained soil.
• Water regularly during dry periods to produce tender leaves.
• Cooler weather enhances both the rich red colour and flavour.
• Harvest before severe frosts for the best quality.

Why You’ll Love It

Leaf Chicory ‘Rossa di Treviso 2’ combines ornamental beauty with outstanding culinary quality. Its colourful heads add visual interest to the vegetable garden while providing delicious homegrown leaves for a wide variety of dishes throughout the autumn season.