Chicory Cicoria Catalogna Puntarelle Brindisina Seeds

Bring authentic Italian flavours to your kitchen with Cicoria Catalogna Puntarelle Brindisina, a traditional chicory variety prized for its tender shoots and crisp, mildly bitter leaves.

 

This versatile vegetable is a staple in Italian cuisine, perfect for raw salads, sautés, and classic dishes like Puntarelle alla Romana.

 

The plant forms upright, dandelion-like leaves surrounding a cluster of tender inner shoots (puntarelle), which are harvested and enjoyed for their unique texture and taste. Thriving in cooler seasons, this heirloom chicory is both delicious and easy to grow, adding a touch of Mediterranean charm to your garden.

 

Seed Qty: 5 grams

 

Sow: March - April (Spring) or August - September (Autumn)

Germination: 7 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Height: 30 - 50 cm

Harvesting: 60 - 90 days after sowing

Companion Plants: Lettuce, Radicchio, Carrots

Avoid Planting With: Fennel, as it may inhibit growth

Water consistently to prevent bitterness, especially during hot weather.

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Sow seeds directly outdoors from March to April for a spring crop or August to September for an autumn harvest. Prepare a fine seedbed in a sunny location. Sow seeds in rows 1 cm deep and space them 30 cm apart. Cover lightly with soil and water gently.

 

Thin seedlings to 20-30 cm apart as they grow. Harvest outer leaves as needed, or cut the whole plant when inner shoots develop for the best flavour.

 

For an extended harvest, stagger sowings every 2-3 weeks. Protect autumn crops with cloches to extend their growing season.

 

Cicoria Catalogna Puntarelle Brindisina is a must-have for food enthusiasts seeking authentic Italian flavours and a unique garden addition.