Chicory Agrio Red Dandelion Vegetable Seeds
‘Agrio Red’ chicory, also known as red dandelion, is a delightful addition to salads with its vibrant color and slightly bitter flavor. This variety produces deeply serrated leaves that add texture and visual interest to dishes.
Plant Type:
- Cool season annual, frost tender
- Plant Height: Varies, typically up to 30 cm
Sow When:
- Germinate best between 15 – 20°C soil temperature
- Temperate: Early spring or late summer/early autumn
- Subtropical: Autumn to early spring
- Tropical: Autumn to early spring
Germination:
- Depth: Sow seeds 3 mm deep
- Position: Partial shade to full sun
- Sow Where: Directly into well-drained soil; keep soil consistently moist until germination occurs
Soil Type:
- Details: Rich, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.0 – 7.5
Rows:
- Spacing: Plant seedlings 15 – 20 cm apart in rows spaced 30 – 45 cm apart
Details:
- Days to harvest: 40 – 60 days
