Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 'Zuckerhut'
Zuckerhut
Common names: Zuckerhutsalat, Fleischkraut
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Description
The 'Zuckerhut' is a chicory salad that forms a large, conical head of firm, pale green leaves—hence its name. It has a mild bitterness, is very crisp, and is one of the best storage salads: when stored in a cool cellar it can provide fresh greens long after the first frost.
Care instructions
Sow after June directly into the garden bed and give it plenty of space, as the heads become large and heavy. Keep the soil consistently moist and harvest the heads late in the fall, after the first light frosts, which mellow the bitterness. The harvested heads can be stored cool and dark for several weeks.
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