Light Required Full sun to partial shade
Watering Water regularly, keeping soil evenly moist to support firm head development.
Best Growing Conditions Grow in a sunny or lightly shaded position in fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly to keep soil evenly moist and prevent excessive bitterness. Harvest when heads are firm and well coloured, or pick outer leaves as needed for a cut-and-come-again harvest.
Plant genus Cichorium
Plant type Vegetable Plants
Foliage type Herbaceous
Hardiness Hardy
Soil acidity Neutral Soil
Planting aspect North Facing
Leaf colour Red
Growth Rate Moderate
Edible Use All Rounder, Roasted, Salad, Juicing, Fresh Vegetable
Planting Companion Carrots, Beets, Garlic
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