Chicory (Witloof) Zoom F1 Seeds

Outdoors: sow thinly, May-July, in a seed bed, 1.5cm (½") deep, directly into finely-prepared, well-drained, fertile soil, which has already been watered. Allow 25cm (10") between rows. Seedlings usually appear in 14-21 days. Thin out to 20cm (8") apart. Water well until plants are established. Once plants have developed good-sized heads from late summer, trim off the top of the plant, leaving approx. 2.5cm (1") above ground. These should then be covered with a container, such as a bucket, which completely excludes light. Alternatively, dig up the roots and plant into a container, in sand or dry soil, and put in a dark, warm place, such as a garage. Harvest forced chicons when approx. 20cm (8") tall. It is possible to get 2 or3 chicons per season.