Zichoriensalat / Zuckerhut (Sperli)

Season Overview

Description

Sperli chicory lettuce "Sugarloaf" (Cichorium intybus) forms firm, light green, cone-shaped heads. It is cold-tolerant and storable. The tart taste becomes milder by cutting out the heart (outer leaves more bitter) or soaking in lukewarm water.

Growing tips

Germination in 10-20 days at 18-25°C.

Details

Light requirement

Semi-shaded

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

30 cm

Row spacing

30 cm

Seeding depth

1.5 cm