Leaf Chicory Bianca di Milano

🥬 Leaf Chicory ‘Bianca di Milano’

A crisp, productive chicory variety valued for its light green curled leaves and pleasantly bitter flavour — perfect for fresh salads and year-round greenhouse cultivation 🌿✨

🌱 Growing Information

Sow directly outdoors from May to June
Sow seeds at a depth of 1.5–2 cm
Keep soil moist, fertile, and well prepared
Ensure good light conditions for strong growth
Thin or space plants properly after emergence

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Leaf chicory
✔ Growth: Compact, elongated, curled heads
✔ Leaf colour: Light green
✔ Taste: Crisp with a mild bitter note
✔ Spacing: 20–30 cm between rows, 30 cm between plants
✔ Position: Full sun to light shade ☀️
✔ Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist
✔ Sowing Period: May – June (V–VI)
✔ Harvest Period: September – November (IX–XI)

🌼 Special Features

✔ Suitable for year-round greenhouse cultivation
✔ Crisp texture with refreshing flavour
✔ Compact, visually attractive heads
✔ Reliable germination and strong growth
✔ High culinary versatility 🥗

🌿 Care Tips

✔ Water regularly, especially in dry periods
✔ Keep soil weed-free for best development
✔ Use organic fertilisers to boost yield
✔ Avoid waterlogging to prevent root issues

🍽️ Usage

✔ Fresh salads 🥗
✔ Sandwiches and cold dishes
✔ Light cooked vegetable dishes
✔ Decorative garnish due to curled leaves

📦 Pack Size
2 g