Leaf Chicory - Spadona - Crunchy leaves, high nutrient value - Fresh Seeds

Leaf chicory Spadona is a reliable variety valued for its flavour, easy growing, and tolerance of changeable weather. It copes well with spring and autumn frosts, so you can enjoy its fresh, crisp leaves through much of the growing season. The plant forms compact rosettes with light green leaves and crunchy stalks, adding a gently bitter, refreshing note to salads, sandwiches, and cooked dishes.

Spadona is also a rich source of nutrients, providing B vitamins, vitamin C, and minerals such as potassium, iron, and calcium. Regular use can support digestion and help maintain a healthy gut flora. The leaves are described as having cleansing properties and supporting natural metabolism, which makes this vegetable a practical choice as well as a tasty one.

Sowing depth

Sow the seeds to a depth of about 1 cm. This depth supports even emergence and healthy seedling development. Sowing too deeply can slow germination, while sowing too shallowly can allow the seeds to dry out.

Sowing time outdoors

Sow outdoors from March through to June. Choose a sunny position that is slightly sheltered from wind. Warmth and light support steady growth, helping the leaves stay firm and the flavour well balanced.

Spacing

Space plants at 30 x 40 cm. This gives each plant room to develop larger, tighter rosettes. Closer spacing can reduce growth and leaf size, while the right spacing also makes watering, care, and harvesting easier.

Harvest time

Harvest leaf chicory Spadona from May to October. Regularly cutting leaves encourages fresh regrowth and keeps new leaves more tender and aromatic. The flavour often improves after cool nights, when the natural bitterness becomes slightly milder, creating a pleasant balance.

Growing

Spadona prefers fertile, well prepared soil with a near neutral reaction, but it also grows well in lighter, free-draining ground. Regular watering helps leaves stay firm and juicy, especially on warmer days. It grows best in sun or light shade and, thanks to its modest needs and strong weather tolerance, it is a rewarding choice for growing in open ground. Sow directly into beds and, with simple care, plants quickly form healthy, leafy rosettes.

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Pack contents

The pack contains 5 g of seeds. The packaging includes growing guidance and the sow-by date.