{"product_id":"chicory","title":"Chicory | Cicoria Catalogna","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description rte\" itemprop=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrow crisp, tender, and beautifully deeply lobed leaves of Catalogna chicory (also widely known as Dandelion Chicory or Italian Dandelion) right in your home garden. Originating in Italy, this traditional heirloom vegetable is celebrated for its upright, dandelion-like foliage, thick crisp stems, and pleasantly bitter, complex flavor profile that adds gourmet flair to fresh salads and classic Mediterranean dishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHigh-yielding and remarkably resilient, Catalogna chicory produces vigorous rosettes of dark green serrated leaves that hold their quality through changing weather. Exceptionally cold-tolerant and adaptable, it thrives during the cool shoulder seasons across Canadian gardens, performing brilliantly in garden beds, raised boxes, and container displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Catalogna Chicory?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClassic Italian heirloom producing dense rosettes of deeply cut, dark green leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive, mildly bitter, and earthy flavor prized in traditional Italian cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual-purpose green—enjoy young leaves raw in salads or mature greens sautéed and braised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVigorous cut-and-come-again growth pattern for continuous harvesting throughout the season\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding cold hardiness for early spring and late autumn Canadian harvests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50–65 days to maturity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrows best in full sun to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-pollinated heirloom variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds per packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Grow Catalogna Chicory from Seed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirect sow chicory seeds outdoors in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked for a spring crop, or sow in mid-to-late summer (about 6–8 weeks before your first fall frost) for an exceptionally crisp autumn harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seeds approximately 6 mm (1\/4 inch) deep and 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows spaced 30–45 cm (12–18 inches) apart. When seedlings reach 5–7 cm (2–3 inches) tall, thin them to a final spacing of 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) apart to allow upright rosettes room to expand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose a location in full sun to partial shade with fertile, moist, and well-draining soil enriched with compost. Water consistently to maintain steady growth, keep stems tender, and prevent premature bolting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarvest outer leaves individually when they reach 15–20 cm (6–8 inches) tall for continuous cut-and-come-again yields, or cut the entire head at soil level once mature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Chicory in Canada\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogna chicory is exceptionally well-suited to Canadian climates, thriving in the cool, crisp weather of spring and late fall across all growing zones. Cool temperatures mitigate the natural bitterness of the leaves, yielding an extraordinarily sweet and crisp green after early autumn frosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuccession planting every 2–3 weeks from early spring through midsummer ensures a continuous, high-quality supply of gourmet Italian greens for your kitchen straight through to freeze-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor detailed instructions covering seed starting, spacing, watering, fertilizing, harvesting, and pest management, read our \u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com%20%E2%80%BA%20blogs%20%E2%80%BA%20in-the-garden%20%E2%80%BA%20how-to-grow-chicory-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How to Grow Chicory in Canada | Complete Guide\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com%20%E2%80%BA%20blogs%20%E2%80%BA%20in-the-garden%20%E2%80%BA%20how-to-grow-chicory-in-canada-complete-guide\" title=\"How to Grow Chicory in Canada | Complete Guide\"\u003eHow To Grow Chicory in Canada | Complete Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCatalogna Chicory Growing Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 40%; border: none;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding: 10px; text-align: left; width: 60%; border: none;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/botanical-name-icon.png?v=1790792176\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus var. foliosum 'Catalogna'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/chicory-icon.png?v=1790810750\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eChicory (Catalogna \/ Dandelion Chicory \/ Italian Dandelion)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/plant-cycle-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eBiennial grown as an annual leafy green crop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/full-sun-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSun Requirements\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/maturity-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDays to Maturity\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50–65 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/seed-count-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; flex-shrink: 0;\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSeed Count\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003eApproximately 50-60 seeds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 8px 10px; border: none;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/pollinators-icon.png?v=1790783388\" alt=\"\" width=\"40\" height=\"40\" style=\"display: block; 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With its cold hardiness, continuous cut-and-come-again harvests, and sophisticated flavor, Catalogna chicory is a deeply satisfying and essential addition to your Canadian vegetable patch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow your seeds this season and enjoy a fast, abundant harvest of gourmet Italian greens!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Caribou Seed Company","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":50971159822639,"sku":null,"price":19.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 grams","offer_id":50971159855407,"sku":null,"price":46.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 grams","offer_id":50971159888175,"sku":null,"price":84.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1105\/1214\/files\/chicory1.png?v=1738209594","url":"https:\/\/www.caribouseedcompany.com\/en-cn\/products\/chicory","provider":"Caribou Seed Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}