Chicory 'Sugar Loaf'
Cichorium intybus 'Sugar Loaf'
Likes a sunny position.
Sow thinly direct into a moist warm soil that's been finely raked.
Sow at a depth of 6-13mm in rows about 38cm apart.
Germination 7-14 days.
Thin to leave 25cm between plants.
From sowing to crop: 20-22 weeks.
Looks like a well-grown cos-type lettuce, with a firm heart which will stand over a long period.
Use thinnings in salads.
Water well during dry periods (as opposed to leaving to die ;)
Best results are obtained from a June-July sowing in rows about 38cm (15inches) apart for use from October onwards.
Cut heads in late autumn and use immediately or store in a cool shed.
Apparently sowing to early can cause bolting.