{"title":"Dandelion Chicory","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"242\"\u003eDandelion Chicory Seeds \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"188\" data-end=\"552\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"214\" data-end=\"240\"\u003e(Cichorium intybus var.)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"242\" data-end=\"245\"\u003eA refined form of chicory grown for its tender, elongated, dandelion-like leaves. This cool-season green offers a pleasant, mild bitterness and has long been used in Mediterranean salads, braises, and herbal preparations. Plants form deep taproots, making them hardy and resilient through varied conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"554\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eDandelion chicory prefers rich, well-drained soil and steady moisture for the best leaf quality. Young leaves are the finest for fresh eating, while mature plants withstand cold weather and can be cut repeatedly through the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eSow in autumn or early spring for continuous harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dandelion-chicory-969","title":"Dandelion Chicory Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogna Chicory is a traditional Italian heirloom grown for its long, deeply cut dandelion-like leaves and thick, succulent stalks. Fast growing and highly productive, it is harvested for its tender young greens, which have a distinctive flavour often described as mildly bitter with subtle asparagus notes. The crisp stalks and leaves are equally suited to fresh salads, stir-fries, soups or lightly sautéed dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA cool-season crop, Catalogna develops its best flavour and texture in autumn and spring, producing abundant leafy growth over a long harvest period. Regular picking encourages fresh new leaves, making it an excellent choice for continuous harvesting throughout the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600–700 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 300 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and February to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep directly into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Thin or transplant seedlings to 25–30 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage tender growth and reduce bitterness. Begin harvesting young leaves from around 52 days, or allow plants to mature fully over 83 days for larger leaves and succulent stalks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375863550170,"sku":"prefix_681c1f72504562.40885621","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5g","offer_id":46375863582938,"sku":"prefix_681c1f725045b8.27590523","price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46375863615706,"sku":"prefix_681c1f725045d2.71054011","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/E3HR04.jpg?v=1784681611"},{"product_id":"dandelion-chicory-red-2166","title":"Dandelion Chicory Red Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso known as Italiko Rosso or Ruby Chicory, Red Dandelion is a striking Italian heirloom prized for its deep crimson stems and midribs contrasted against finely cut, frilly dark green leaves. The plants form a dense, upright rosette with a bold appearance that is as attractive in the garden as it is on the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts pleasantly bittersweet flavour makes it an excellent choice for baby leaf salads, gourmet salad mixes and cooked greens. Uniquely, the vivid red colouring is retained after cooking, making it one of the few leafy vegetables to hold its rich crimson tones when sautéed or braised. Both frost and heat tolerant, this versatile chicory can be harvested as baby leaves from around 35 days or grown on to full size in approximately 55 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600–700 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 120 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and February to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Thin or transplant seedlings to 20–30 cm apart. Keep the soil consistently moist to encourage tender growth and reduce bitterness. Harvest baby leaves from around 35 days or allow plants to mature for larger leaves and full-sized rosettes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46649654477018,"sku":null,"price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":48278359867610,"sku":null,"price":6.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20g","offer_id":46851050373338,"sku":null,"price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/download_4c21536a-d1ea-4996-8361-d44df02214a3.jpg?v=1754016835"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/collections\/dandellion-chicory.oembed","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}