Chicory Variegata Di Castelfranco 1200 (1.6g's)

Chicories are becoming more popular in the UK. Why? Because they?re delicious! Variegata di Castelfranco is a big heading chicory with lots of bright colors, mostly green with red speckles. If planted in July or early August, it will head up for winter. If planted late, it can still be harvested as a loose head. If dug and forced, it creates a beautiful white and pink head similar to radicchio. A winter CSA staple because it is hardier than most other Cichorium varieties. Another great variety for risotto.

Info: The chicory Variegata di Castelfranco is a very pretty and decorative variety with open bright green leaves with red speckles. Some call this variety "winter rose". It has a fresh, fine taste, which can vary from slightly sweet to pleasantly bitter and a crisp bite. He is a wonderful winter salad, the harvest goes into the December / January.