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Cicoria Variegara di Castelfranco
Regular price
$4.49
Grow one of Italy’s most prized gourmet chicories with Zorzi Cicoria Variegata di Castelfranco Seeds. Known as the “flower of winter,” this elegant Italian radicchio variety features creamy yellow leaves beautifully speckled with deep red markings, offering a delicate, slightly bitter flavour and crisp texture.
Perfect for fresh salads, risottos, and refined Italian dishes, Castelfranco chicory is highly valued for both its stunning appearance and exceptional taste. These premium Italian seeds are ideal for home gardeners wanting to cultivate authentic Italian produce.
Plant seeds from spring through late summer for a cool-season harvest. Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position, placing them around 1cm deep and spacing plants approximately 25–30cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
This traditional Italian chicory grows best in cooler temperatures and develops its beautiful creamy-yellow and red-speckled leaves as the weather cools. Harvest once firm heads have formed, typically during autumn to early winter. Ideal for salads, grilling, and classic Italian dishes.
Orders are processed within 1–3 business days.You’ll receive tracking details once your order has been dispatched.
Please note: bulk orders may be shipped in multiple packages.
Regular price
$4.49
Grow one of Italy’s most prized gourmet chicories with Zorzi Cicoria Variegata di Castelfranco Seeds. Known as the “flower of winter,” this elegant Italian radicchio variety features creamy yellow leaves beautifully speckled with deep red markings, offering a delicate, slightly bitter flavour and crisp texture.
Perfect for fresh salads, risottos, and refined Italian dishes, Castelfranco chicory is highly valued for both its stunning appearance and exceptional taste. These premium Italian seeds are ideal for home gardeners wanting to cultivate authentic Italian produce.
Plant seeds from spring through late summer for a cool-season harvest. Sow seeds directly into well-drained soil in a sunny position, placing them around 1cm deep and spacing plants approximately 25–30cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist during germination and early growth.
This traditional Italian chicory grows best in cooler temperatures and develops its beautiful creamy-yellow and red-speckled leaves as the weather cools. Harvest once firm heads have formed, typically during autumn to early winter. Ideal for salads, grilling, and classic Italian dishes.
Orders are processed within 1–3 business days.You’ll receive tracking details once your order has been dispatched.
Please note: bulk orders may be shipped in multiple packages.