Leafy Greens Chicory Dandelion Italian Felix is a premium organically grown heirloom variety celebrated for its exceptional uniformity, vigorous performance, and distinctive culinary qualities. This open-pollinated selection produces bright green, jagged foliage with an upright, robust growth habit that maximizes productivity and facilitates efficient harvesting. The variety demonstrates remarkable consistency in color development and plant structure, making it equally suitable for commercial production and home garden cultivation. Italian Felix excels across multiple harvest strategies. For baby leaf applications, the narrow petioles enable efficient cut-and-come-again harvesting at tender stages, providing repeated yields from individual plants. When cultivated for full-size bunching, the thick, wide ribs develop substantial sweetness and juiciness that elevates the eating experience while contributing significantly to overall yield. The variety maintains exceptional stem thickness and uniformity throughout the production cycle, with the notable characteristic of not producing side-shoots—a trait that preserves stem integrity and enables productive re-cuts without compromising plant structure. The flavor profile represents an ideal balance of bitterness and sweetness characteristic of premium chicory varieties. Italian Felix matures faster than Puntarelle chicory, to which it is genetically similar, while offering comparable culinary applications. The stems can be ribboned and soaked in cold water to develop characteristic curl and tenderness, creating sophisticated preparations suitable for refined culinary presentations. This variety pairs exceptionally well with Italiko Red for both bunching and baby leaf applications, allowing gardeners to create visually striking mixed plantings. Expect harvest readiness in approximately 50 days, with germination rates of 80% or better ensuring reliable establishment and vigorous plant development. Our organically certified Non-GMO seeds are cultivated using sustainable practices that prioritize soil health and environmental stewardship. The eco-friendly, climate-conscious packaging is fully reusable and recyclable, supporting responsible gardening practices.

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

David's Garden Seeds® is a member of the GO TEXAN agriculture program.

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.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. 

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