Italiko Rosso Dandelion

Italiko Rosso Dandelion (Cichorium intybus) - Italiko Rosso is a striking chicory variety known for its vibrant red stems and midribs, which add a brilliant splash of colour to salads and other dishes. The deeply lobed leaves carry the classic bitter dandelion-like flavour. This perennial plant is exceptionally cold hardy, our stands thrive year-round exposed to the elements on the North Mountain of Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley. Slight variation in plant habit, leaf shape, and colour is normal.

50 days to maturity

75 seeds per packet

Growing Information: Italiko Rosso can be planted as soon as the soil can be worked in spring. This cool-weather crop grows best at temperatures of 15–18°C. While direct seeding is possible, transplants are recommended for best results. Sow seeds in ¾-inch plug trays, barely covering them with soil, 3–4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. To harden off, shade seedlings on warm, sunny days and gradually reduce water and temperature for a few days before planting. Our transplants have survived temperatures as low as -5°C. For a continual harvest, seeds can be resown every 3–4 weeks.

Days to Germination: 5 - 10

Plant Height: 24" - 48" (60cm - 120cm)

Plant Spacing: 8" - 12" (20cm - 30cm)

Features:

Hardiness Zones: 3 - 8

Bloom Time: Late Spring to Fall

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Cold Resistant

Edible Leaves