Red Treviso Chicory

Grown by ancient Egyptians and made famous by Italians in the Treviso region, this early-maturing chicory is a must-have for your cool season garden. Known for its striking ruby leaves with crisp white ribs, Red Treviso offers both beauty and flavor. Tender and balanced with a slight, pleasant bitterness. Perfect raw in salads, braised for a rich side dish, or grilled for a smoky twist. 250 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 45-50 days Direct sow 1/4\” deep in full sun/partial shade as soon as soil can be worked and again in late summer for a fall harvest. Space plants 8-12 apart.