Radicchio ‘Early Palla Rossa’ Seeds (Naturally Grown)
$3.50
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SKU
GH1058
Adds a distinctive, delicious flavor and color to raw or wilted salads, and is nice lightly sautéed.
This red chicory adds a distinctive, delicious flavor and color to raw or wilted salads, and is nice lightly sautéed. It is an excellent complement in mixed steamed greens, stir-fries, and savory pastries. A loosely-heading ‘chioggia’ type variety, the outer green leaves wrap the inner magenta head which has white midribs.
| Botanical Name | Cichorium intybus |
|---|---|
| Seeds Per Pack | 100 |
| Life Cycle | Biennial |
| Min. Time to Germinate | 5 Days |
| Max. Time to Germinate | 15 Days |
| Depth to Sow Seeds | 1/4 in. |
| When to Sow | Outdoors after all danger of spring frost is past, Outdoors in early spring, a month before the last spring frost |
| Growing Height | 6-12 in. (15-30 cm) |
| Plant Spacing | 9-12 in. (22-30 cm) |
| Hardiness | N/A |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun |
| Danger | N/A |
| Other Details | Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater |
| Soil pH Requirements | 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic), 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) |
| Days to Harvest | 80-90, 90-100 |
| Propagation Methods | From seed; direct sow after last frost, From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall |
| Seed Collecting | Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds |
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