Chicory

83 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Catalogna Chicory. The plant produces 12 to 16" tall light green leaves and white stalks which are used as greens. Great cooked or fresh in salads. The dandelion-type leaves produce tender and flavorful stalks. It has an asparagus-like flavor. High in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cichorium intybus. Biennial. Open Pollinated. Coffee Additive Chicory. The plant grows large roots, which are roasted and ground into a coffee additive. Try adding it to your favorite coffee brand to make it your favorite coffee brand. It was used as a coffee substitute during the American Civil War. Chicory is also used as a medicinal herb for liver, digestive, and urinary problems. It is used to treat rheumatoid conditions too. Try growing your coffee additive. Caffeine-free. Excellent choice for home gardens.

75 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Emerald Ice Chicory. The plant produces 12 to 16" tall light green leaves and white stalks, which are used as greens. Very flavorful. Great cooked or fresh in salads. The dandelion type leaves produce tender and flavorful stalks. It has an asparagus-like flavor. High in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. Cold Tolerant. Heat Tolerant. Also known as Catalogna Emerald Chicory. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

65 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Garnet Stems Chicory. The plant produces 12 to 18" tall dark green leaves with deep red stems and veins. The tall dandelion-like leaves are very flavorful. Great cooked or fresh in salads. The dandelion type leaves produce tender and flavorful stalks. It has an asparagus-like flavor. High in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Calcium, and Iron. Plant spring, summer, and fall for beautiful salad greens. Also known as Catalogna Garnet Stem Chicory. Cold Tolerant. Excellent choice for home gardens. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Red Treviso Chicory. The plant produces good yields of beautiful red chicory with white veins. The leaves are tender yet crisp. Adds zest and color to a unique mixed salad. Used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. Try Treviso grilled on the barbecue and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It produces elongated, romaine-like heads with crisp white ribs and leaves that start green in warmer weather and develop a striking deep burgundy-red color with cool autumn temperatures. Colder weather will produce the best color. Ideal for autumn and early winter use. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Rossa di Treviso Radicchio. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652037. An heirloom variety from Treviso, Italy.

85 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Verona Red Chicory. The plant produces excellent yields of 6" round burgundy red chicory. Adds sharp flavor to salads. Used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. May also be sauteed, steamed, or grilled with meats. Colder weather will produce the best color. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Rossa di Verona Radicchio. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.

55 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Witloof Chicory. The plant produces excellent yields of 12 to 18" tall light green chicory. A European delicacy is now popular in America. It is very sweet and delicious. Adds color and flavor to mixed salad. Also great when lightly cooked. Also known as Belgium Endive. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 265138. An 1800s heirloom variety from Belgium.