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Chicory Zoom F1

Description:
Special type for the production of chicons that does not require soil cover after lifting for forcing. Sow end of April to early May and lift late September to November to produce chicons throughout early winter 250 plants Sow the seeds 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart in May or early June, thin the seeds to 20cm apart. Keep weed free and water regularly during the summer. do not harvest any leaves until the late autumn. Between October and December the roots should be lifted, rim off the leaves, which can be used in salads. to leave about 2cm above the neck of the root. Store the roots in a frost free shed until required. Shorten the root length to about 20cm and plant 4 or 5 roots close together in a large pot with moist soil or compost. Place an inverted pot on top, covering any holes to exclude light. Put in a warm environment, about 18C, and the chicons should be ready in around 3-4 weeks.

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FORCING TYPE
Seed sown early in the ealry summer should have produced good size plants by early autumn. Dig these up and transfer, planting into large containers. Use a good compost and sand. Trim the top of the plant off leaving a stub of plant about 3cm above groung level. These should be covered with a bucket or something of similar size. A large plant pot is good but ensure the drainage holes are well covered to stop any light from getting in. Light will cause the leaves to be bitter tasting. Put in a dark, warm place at a temperature of at least 10cm and in 3 to 6 weeks the plants should be about 20cm tall. At this time they can be harvested. Leave the roots in the same pot as the shoots will continue to grow back as you pick throughout winter so you'll have a continuous supply of crisp leaves. The leaves may get smaller after the first harvest.
WHEN TO SOW
End of April to early May
WHERE TO SOW
Sow thinly direct into the growing site 1cm deep in rows 30cm apart
WHAT TO DO NEXT
As soon as seedlings form third leaf thin out to 22cm apart. Lift roots in late September, cut foliage back to about 2.5cm and trim the roots to 15-20cm. Pack the roots horizontally in large container and cover the boxes to exclude all light, and leave in a cool shed.

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