500 Italian Dandelion Seeds Spicy Gourmet Salad Green Upright Heirloom Vegetable for Braising

THE GOURMET GREEN: Italian Dandelion (Red Rib Chicory) Elevate your salads with the sophisticated flavor of Italian Dandelion. Unlike the common lawn weed, this variety is a cultivated Chicory (Cichorium intybus) that grows upright with beautiful deep green leaves and striking red stems. It offers a zesty, peppery kick that chefs love. Use the baby leaves raw in upscale salad mixes, or let them mature and braise them with garlic and olive oil for a healthy, detoxifying side dish. 🥗 WHY GROW ITALIAN DANDELION? Upscale Flavor: A staple in high-end Italian cuisine, offering a pleasant bitter-spicy taste. Easy Harvesting: Grows in upright bunches (unlike wild dandelions that hug the ground), keeping the leaves clean and easy to cut. Cut & Come Again: Harvest the outer leaves, and the plant will keep producing new ones all season. Cold Hardy: Thrives in the cool weather of spring and fall. 📦 WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE: 500 seeds x Italian Dandelion Seeds. High quality, untreated seeds. 🎁 BONUS: Exclusive Digital Growing Guide (sent via Etsy Message). 📝 PLANT PROFILE: Type: Leafy Green (Chicory Family). Days to Maturity: 30 days for baby greens, 60 days for full size. Light: Sun to Part Shade. Soil: Rich, well-drained soil. ⚠️ CULINARY TIP: For the sweetest flavor, harvest leaves when they are young and tender. The flavor becomes stronger and more bitter as the plant matures or in hot weather (perfect for cooking!). SHIPPING: Ships from: USA. Note: We ship to US Addresses ONLY.