Italiko Red Italian Chicory Dandelion elevates any salad garden with its striking visual appeal and sophisticated flavor profile. This heirloom variety showcases bold crimson stems and midribs that create dramatic contrast against deeply-lobed foliage, transforming simple greens into an artfully composed dish. The leaves deliver an excellent balance of mild bitterness and subtle sweetness, making them equally suited for raw salads or lightly cooked preparations. This variety demonstrates impressive adaptability across temperature ranges, performing reliably through both warm growing seasons and cooler months. The natural variation in plant habit, leaf shape, and coloration—characteristic of true heirloom genetics—adds organic diversity to your garden beds. Ready for harvest in approximately 50 days, Italiko Red provides relatively quick returns on your investment. With a germination rate of 60% or better, these non-GMO seeds represent a sustainable choice for environmentally conscious gardeners. David's Garden Seeds packages these heirlooms in climate-friendly, reusable, and recyclable materials that minimize environmental impact while preserving seed viability. Italiko Red Italian Chicory Dandelion connects you to authentic Italian gardening traditions while supporting modern sustainable practices. Harvest in about 48 days. Germination rate about 70% or better.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality chicory seeds since 2009.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing chicory in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These chicory seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.