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Chicory, Italian Dandelion, Radicchio, Succory, Witloof 'Castlefranco'

Cichoriumintybus

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Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um)
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Species
intybus (IN-tye-bus)
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage

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Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
9-12 in. (22-30 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
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Category
Vegetables
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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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| April 2006 | neutral

'Libra' is an improved selection of an old Italian heirloom, the round heads are cream colored and splashed with wine red.

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Farmerdill
Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | December 2005 | neutral

A variegated cultivar. (68 day)

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