{"product_id":"chicory-rossa-di-treviso-seeds","title":"Chicory, Rossa di Treviso precoce","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicory ‘Rossa di Treviso Precoce’ \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStandard pack: approx. 75 seeds.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn excellent variety for bridging the late‑autumn gap and that early‑spring lull in the veg garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e It has outstanding weather resistance, making it ideal for autumn and early‑winter use. The long, pointed green leaves gradually turn a rich red as temperatures drop, giving you both beauty and flavour in colder months.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis variety can also be forced to produce pale, tender chicons.\u003c\/strong\u003e To force: lift mature roots, pot them up and cover completely to exclude all light. Darkness keeps the chicons sweet and mild, while any light exposure will turn them bitter. Harvest by slicing cleanly across the top of the root to keep the leaves neatly together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA brilliant crop for winter interest and early‑season harvests\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a favourite among growers who enjoy something a little different in the kitchen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey information\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSow: May to July\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 8 - 24 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest: September to December. Mature roots may also be forced in winter for harvesting chicons in early spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHeight: to 20cm | Spread: to 20cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eHardy annual \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"cvGsUA direction-ltr align-center para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eSun or semi shade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on growing chicory, check out our \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.collieflowers.co.uk\/growing-guides\" target=\"_blank\"\u003egrowing guides\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Collie Flowers Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53009408000264,"sku":"47926","price":1.15,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/5105\/6904\/files\/Chicory.jpg?v=1765697596","url":"https:\/\/collieflowers.com\/products\/chicory-rossa-di-treviso-seeds","provider":"Collie Flowers Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}