Chicory variety for crisp seasonal salad heads

chicory sugar leaf seeds produce a classic leafy vegetable known for forming tall, self-closing heads with a firm, crisp texture. This annual vegetable is widely grown as a cool-season salad green and is valued for its neat shape and reliable performance in the open ground. Also known as sugarloaf chicory seeds, this type is appreciated for bringing structure and volume to mixed salads, while also suiting warm dishes when lightly cooked.

Plant character, flavor, and garden placement

This chicory type (also sold as pain de sucre chicory seeds and zichoriensalat zuckerhut seeds) develops upright growth and compact heads that are easy to trim and prepare in the kitchen. Expect a clean, slightly bitter chicory taste typical of Cichorium intybus. For best results, choose a sunny position; chicory sugar leaf full sun seeds are commonly selected for vegetable beds where consistent moisture can be maintained. As a frost tolerant salad green seeds option, it is a practical choice for harvest autumn winter greens seeds, extending the season for fresh leafy harvests without needing a greenhouse.

Great choice for rows and kitchen use

Suitable for outdoor row sowing seeds setups, this leafy vegetable fits well into traditional garden rows and mixed kitchen gardens alike. The heads can be used sliced raw for salads or added to cooked recipes for a more mellow flavor. If you are looking for annual chicory sugar leaf seeds for open-ground growing, this variety offers a straightforward way to add a distinctive chicory crop to your seasonal rotation.

Chicory Sugar Leaf seeds (Cichorium intybus) – annual vegetable
Chicory Sugar Leaf (Cichorium intybus) – annual vegetable seeds from SeedsChoice

Chicory Sugar Leaf Seeds Cichorium Intybus Annual Vegetable

Botanical Name:
Cichorium intybus
In stock
€4,45

Chicory sugar leaf seeds for annual vegetable producing crisp self closing salad heads in cool seasons.

Package contains:
approx. 1800 seeds | approx. 3 GRAM
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SKU:
SHA-BLO-021333-4
EAN:
8721445274031
Brand:
Shaphira
Collection:
Bloom
Key Specifications -
  • Lifespan / Lifecycle
    Lifespan / Lifecycle Annual
  • Organic
    Organic No
  • Planting Method
    Planting Method Direct Sow
  • Planting Period
    Planting Period Jul + Jun
  • Peak Season
    Peak Season Aug + Dec + Nov + Oct + Sep
  • Full Growth Height
    Full Growth Height 50 - 80 cm
  • Sun / Light Requirements
    Sun / Light Requirements Full Sun
  • Spacing / Planting Width
    Spacing / Planting Width 30 - 45 cm
  • Soil Type / Requirements
    Soil Type / Requirements Loamy + Well Draining
  • Hardiness / Growing Zone
    Hardiness / Growing Zone Average Climates + Maritime Climates
  • Water Needs
    Water Needs Moderate
  • Days to Germination
    Days to Germination < 14 days
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Chicory variety for crisp seasonal salad heads

chicory sugar leaf seeds produce a classic leafy vegetable known for forming tall, self-closing heads with a firm, crisp texture. This annual vegetable is widely grown as a cool-season salad green and is valued for its neat shape and reliable performance in the open ground. Also known as sugarloaf chicory seeds, this type is appreciated for bringing structure and volume to mixed salads, while also suiting warm dishes when lightly cooked.

Plant character, flavor, and garden placement

This chicory type (also sold as pain de sucre chicory seeds and zichoriensalat zuckerhut seeds) develops upright growth and compact heads that are easy to trim and prepare in the kitchen. Expect a clean, slightly bitter chicory taste typical of Cichorium intybus. For best results, choose a sunny position; chicory sugar leaf full sun seeds are commonly selected for vegetable beds where consistent moisture can be maintained. As a frost tolerant salad green seeds option, it is a practical choice for harvest autumn winter greens seeds, extending the season for fresh leafy harvests without needing a greenhouse.

Great choice for rows and kitchen use

Suitable for outdoor row sowing seeds setups, this leafy vegetable fits well into traditional garden rows and mixed kitchen gardens alike. The heads can be used sliced raw for salads or added to cooked recipes for a more mellow flavor. If you are looking for annual chicory sugar leaf seeds for open-ground growing, this variety offers a straightforward way to add a distinctive chicory crop to your seasonal rotation.

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