Chicory, Cicoria Pan di Zucchero

Chicory, Cicoria Pan di Zucchero. (80 days) Open-pollinated. MId Late.  The name means ‘sugar loaf’ in Italian. If you associate chicory with bitterness, heirloom Pan di Zucchero will surprise you.   A big standout; delicious when cooked. Its 1' tall large tight light green leaves are shaped like a romaine lettuce crossed with a napa cabbage.  It is very long, upright, tightly wrapped substantial head of notable weight. High yielding, best as a fall crop. Will store well for three months and survive for four if you wrap it tightly in slightly damp newspaper and keep it just above freezing. It's taste can be compared it to witloof chicory, but without the extra work.