Catalogna Chicory Seeds

85 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Red Treviso Chicory. The plant produces good yields of beautiful red chicory with white veins. The leaves are tender yet crisp. Adds zest and color to a unique mixed salad. Used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. Try Treviso grilled on the barbecue and drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. It produces elongated, romaine-like heads with crisp white ribs and leaves that start green in warmer weather and develop a striking deep burgundy-red color with cool autumn temperatures. Colder weather will produce the best color. Ideal for autumn and early winter use. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Rossa di Treviso Radicchio. Excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 652037. An heirloom variety from Treviso, Italy.

60 days. Rumex acetosa. Perennial. Open Pollinated. Sorrel. The plant produces good yields of 8" long greens. It is a popular herb variety prized for its bright, lemony-tangy flavor. The leaves are excellent in salads, soups, and sauces for fish dishes. It has a lemon flavor and is high in Vitamin C, iron, and potassium. Medicinally used in diets for scurvy. A common native species in the grasslands of the USA. An excellent choice for herb gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 27761. A variety from the USA.

45 days. Diplotaxis tenuifolia. Annual. Open Pollinated. Sylvetta Arugula. This early-maturing plant produces excellent yields of beautiful dark-green arugula leaves. It is an arugula variety prized for its deeply lobed, narrow, dark green leaves and intense, spicy-nutty-peppery flavor. It's excellent for salads, pizzas, pestos, and garnishes. It is very flavorful and frequently added to Pasta dishes. Slower to bolt than other varieties. Also known as Wild Arugula, Wild Rocket Arugula, and Rucola Selvatica. Heat Tolerant. Cold Tolerant. Suitable for hydroponic gardening. Excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, greenhouse production, open field production, and commercial production. A variety from the Mediterranean region.

85 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Verona Red Chicory. The plant produces excellent yields of 6" round burgundy red chicory. Adds sharp flavor to salads. Used in salads or cooked as a vegetable. May also be sauteed, steamed, or grilled with meats. Colder weather will produce the best color. Cold Tolerant. Also known as Rossa di Verona Radicchio. Excellent choice for home gardens. An heirloom variety from Italy.

85 days. Solanum lycopersicum. Open Pollinated. Brandywine Pink Tomato Seeds produce abundant harvests of 1 to 1½ lb pinkish-red beefsteak tomatoes with a rich, old-fashioned tomato flavor. Renowned for its exceptional taste, this heirloom variety has won multiple taste-testing awards and is considered one of the finest tasting tomatoes available. The large fruits are ideal for fresh slicing, sandwiches, salads, and gourmet recipes. This indeterminate, potato leaf variety is an excellent choice for home gardens and heirloom tomato enthusiasts. An authentic Amish heirloom from the USA dating back to 1885, listed by the United States Department of Agriculture (PI 639209).

55 days. Cichorium endivia. Open Pollinated. Witloof Chicory. The plant produces excellent yields of 12 to 18" tall light green chicory. A European delicacy is now popular in America. It is very sweet and delicious. Adds color and flavor to mixed salad. Also great when lightly cooked. Also known as Belgium Endive. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 265138. An 1800s heirloom variety from Belgium.