{"product_id":"organic-chicory-catalogna","title":"Chicory Catalogna Seeds (Organic)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatalogna chicory, originating in Italy, is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine. Its elongated leaves form loose heads, boasting a slightly bitter taste that mellows when cooked. This chicory variety is renowned for its versatility in salads and cooked dishes. The plant's slender leaves are a vibrant green and grow upright, showcasing a beautiful frilly texture that enhances any garden. As the plant matures, its stems elongate, presenting elongated heads. Its taste is characterized by a mild bitterness, complementing salads when mixed with other greens and offering a unique flavor profile in cooked recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Biennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbaceous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKitchen profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catalogna chicory, originating in Italy, is a staple in Mediterranean cuisine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\/Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStarting location:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct Sow or Start Indoors \u0026amp; Transplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded soil pH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5.6 - 6.0 or 6.1 - 6.5 or 6.6 - 7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse the product-specific sowing figures for Chicory Catalogna as the starting point, then adjust timing to local soil temperature and frost conditions. Prepare the bed before planting, preserve the recorded spacing, and evaluate moisture at root depth instead of following a universal calendar. Watch development as the stated maturity window approaches and harvest at the size, texture, or color preferred for the crop. Label the row with the sowing date so actual performance can inform future plantings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore sowing Chicory Catalogna, review the packet alongside the current product details and note any range in temperature, germination, or maturity. Ranges reflect biological and seasonal variation rather than a fixed promise. Label each planting with its date and location, then compare emergence, growth, and harvest with local weather. This record is useful for succession plantings and for deciding whether the crop fits better into an earlier or later seasonal window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/greens-seeds\"\u003eGreens Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Southern Exposure Seed Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40338282643569,"sku":"SNV2009","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SNV2009-OrganicChicoryCatalogna-2.Istock.jpg?v=1747080958","url":"https:\/\/www.groworganic.mom\/products\/organic-chicory-catalogna","provider":"Grow Organic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}