Italiko Red Dandelion Seeds – Italian Chicory with Red Stems and Bitter Greens for Salads & Cooking

Italiko Red Dandelion Seeds produce a classic Italian chicory known for its striking appearance and flavorful greens. Despite the name, this variety is not a true dandelion but a refined chicory with vivid burgundy stems and deeply lobed green leaves. Its bright color and balanced bitterness make it a standout choice for both fresh salads and cooked dishes. Harvest young for tender baby greens or allow plants to mature for a more pronounced bitter profile and impressive nutrient density.

Colorful, Nutritious, and Full of Italian Garden Character:

• Traditional Italian chicory with bold red stems and crisp green leaves
• Distinctive bitter flavor ideal for salads, sautés, and mixed greens
• High nutritional value typical of leafy chicories and bitter greens
• Versatile growth habit suitable for baby leaf or full-size harvests

Why Customers Love Italiko Red Dandelion:

• Adds eye-catching color and flavor complexity to salads
• Offers a classic Italian bitter green experience for home cooks
• Easy to grow and productive through cool-weather seasons
• Harvest flexibility supports both quick baby greens and mature leaves

How to Grow:
Sow seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked in spring, or plant again in late summer for fall harvests. Choose full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Space seedlings to allow airflow as plants mature. For baby greens, harvest when leaves are still small and tender. For mature growth, allow plants to develop fully for stronger flavor and distinct red midribs.

Harvest & Use:
Pick young leaves for mild bitterness and crisp texture. Mature leaves offer a deeper, more traditional chicory flavor ideal for sautéing, braising, or blending into mixed greens. Rinse well and enjoy fresh or lightly cooked.

Net Wt. 250MG