Grow vibrant Red Stem Endive Italian Dandelion (Chicory) with 500 non-GMO heirloom seeds. These seeds produce bold red stems and midribs that add beautiful contrast to any salad mix. Featuring deeply lobed leaves with a classic, slightly bitter chicory flavor, these plants offer good cold tolerance and show some natural variation in leaf shape and color. Free shipping included. Variety: 500 Red Stem Endive Italian Dandelion (Chicory) Seeds Heirloom: Non-GMO and open-pollinated Color: Bold red stems and midribs Flavor: Classic chicory, slightly bitter Growth: Cold-tolerant, ideal for early spring planting Soil: Prefers well-drained, fertile soil Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade Watering: Regular watering, allow soil to dry slightly between waterings Planting Time: Early spring to late summer Harvest: Harvest leaves when mature; leaves continue to produce Plant Habit: Some variation in leaf shape and color Edible: Yes, deeply lobed, nutritious leaves Free Shipping: Included with every order Cold Tolerant: Suitable for colder climates Common Name: Red Stem Endive, Italian Dandelion, Chicory Scientific Name: Cichorium endivia USDA Zone: 3-9 Color: Red Stems, Green Leaves Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade Watering Needs: Moderate, well-draining soil Height at Maturity: 1-2' Tall Planting Season: Early Spring to Late Summer Growth Habit: Upright, leafy Edible: Yes, the leaves are edible Growth Rate: Moderate Red stem endive, Italian dandelion, chicory seeds, heirloom chicory, non-GMO seeds, cold-tolerant plants, salad greens, endive seeds, red stems, vibrant salads, garden seeds, heirloom greens, edible chicory