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Clio (F1) Italian Dandelion Seed — clio harvest greens

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Cichorium intybus

48Days to maturity

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Clio (F1) Italian Dandelion Seed

Item #HSC-DAN-002-PKT

Even, tender Italian dandelion.

Clio grows upright and uniform, with tender leaves and high marketable yields. Botanically it is a chicory.

It holds off bolting as it regrows, so you can cut it several times. Takes cold well.

About 48 days from sowing. F1 hybrid.

Specs

Packet: 200 seeds
Average 17,200 seeds per oz.

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Quick Facts

Latin Name: Cichorium intybus
Days To Maturity: 48 days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Hybrid (F1)
Product Features

Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.

Growing guide

From seed to harvest

Sow early

Cool soil, 60–68°F.

Thin to 6–8"

Rows 12–18" apart.

Sow every 3 weeks

Steady supply.

Cut under 10"

Regrows for more cuts.

Growing Information

Scientific name

Cichorium intybus

Climate

A hardy, cool-season crop that grows best at 60–65°F (15.5–18.3°C). Sow as early as the soil can be worked.

Germination

Seed sprouts best in 60–68°F (15.5–20°C) soil and can go dormant above 77°F (25°C); water dry soil to keep it cool and even.

Starting indoors

Sow in flats or 3/4" plugs 3–4 weeks before planting out, barely covered with fine vermiculite. Shade on warm, sunny days to keep the surface below 75°F (24°C). Harden off for 2–3 days; hardened plants take 20°F (-6°C).

Direct sowing

Sow 1" apart, 1/8" deep, in rows 12–18" apart. Thin to 6–8" as soon as you can handle the seedlings.

Days to maturity

Counted from direct sowing; take off 10–14 days for transplants.

Succession

Sow every 3 weeks for a steady supply.

Harvest

Cut at any size, ideally under 10" tall for bunches. Bitter with a sweet undertone. Plants left in place send up blue chicory flowers.

Packet

200 seeds.

Seeds per oz.

About 17,200 on average.

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