{"product_id":"radichetta-lettuce-52-days-heirloom","title":"Radichetta Chicory (Heirloom 52 Days)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAlso known as Catalogna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e, an Italian heirloom. The elongated, lobed leaves of this loose-leaf lettuce come equipped with thick, crunchy, flavorful ribs. The Radichetta Chicory has a flavor and texture that are almost halfway between lettuce and chicory so it can be eaten fresh or cooked. Not at all bitter, it grows fast, is cold tolerant, and slow to bolt. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e100 seeds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d991c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0d991c; text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(50, 113, 56);\"\u003ePLANTING\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-10 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGermination Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Optimum soil temperatures 60-70ºF. Soil temperatures above 75 ºF inhibit germination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeed Sowing Depth:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ¼ inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStarting Indoors:\u003cspan\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eStart 3-4 weeks before planting outside. Sow 2-3 seeds per cell\/pot, thinning to one per cell\/pot. Provide 60-70ºF soil temperatures. Transplant out, 8-12” apart in rows 12” apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSowing Outdoors:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Spring when the soil temperature reaches at least 50ºF. Sow 1” apart, thin to 6-12”, depending on the size of lettuce you want, baby to full heads. Keep soil moist during germination. Sow every 2-3 weeks for a longer harvest period. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow much does a packet plant:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e25-40\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efoot single row  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cut whole heads, full-sized or baby at the base, or snip off individual leaves.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTips:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Radichetta Chicory should be planted in fertile, well-drained soil. Amend with compost before planting if needed. Provide adequate, even moisture for the best growth. Mulching helps retain moisture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":440969887752,"sku":"W279","price":2.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/6282\/products\/radichetta-chicory-heirloom-52-days-vegetables-pinetree-garden-seeds-316.jpg?v=1603464689","url":"https:\/\/www.superseeds.mom\/products\/radichetta-lettuce-52-days-heirloom","provider":"Pinetree Garden Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}