Chicory Spadona

Chicory Spadona

Overview

Chicory Spadona is a crisp, nutrient-rich leafy vegetable with a refreshing, slightly bitter taste — ideal for salads and healthy meals.

Key Features

• Space plants 30 × 40 cm apart.
• Growth: Compact rosettes with light green leaves
• Crisp, slightly bitter refreshing taste.
• High in vitamins B & C.
• Rich in minerals (potassium, iron, calcium).
• Cold-tolerant (handles spring & autumn frosts).
• Encourages digestion and metabolism.
• Suitable for repeated harvesting.

Sowing Instructions

• Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to June.
• Sow at a depth of ~1 cm.
• Sowing Period: March – June (III–VI)

Growing Conditions and Care

• Choose a sunny, slightly sheltered location.
• Water regularly to keep leaves tender and juicy.
• Spacing: 30 × 40 cm
• Position: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil: Fertile, well-drained, near neutral pH

Harvesting and Use

• Harvest regularly to encourage new growth.
• Harvest Period: May – October (V–X)

Product Details

• Type: Leaf vegetable (chicory)
• Ideal for: Salads, sandwiches & cooked dishes

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