Chicory
Red chicory from TrevisoHow do I sow Treviso reds outdoors?
To successfully sow Red Treviso Chicory outdoors, choose a sunny, well-drained spot. Favour spring to sow your seeds, when temperatures are milder. Before sowing, work the soil by weeding and loosening it with a spading fork.
Sow the seeds 1 to 2 centimetres deep and space the sowing lines about 30 centimetres apart. Be sure to water well after sowing to encourage germination. It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Once the young plants are well developed, thin them out to keep just one plant every 20 centimetres. Mulch the surface of the soil to limit water evaporation and reduce weed growth.
It is important to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Monitor your Red Treviso plants regularly for any disease or pest attacks. It is also advisable to mulch your plants to protect them from the cold in the event of late frosts. By following these simple tips, you'll be able to get a good crop of red Treviso in no time at all.
How do you harvest Red Treviso chicory?
