Palla Rossa Radicchio – 100 Seeds

$1.99

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Description

Add a touch of Italian gourmet flair to your garden with our Palla Rossa Radicchio seeds. This beloved heirloom chicory is prized for its beautiful, baseball-sized heads of deep, wine-red leaves with crisp white veins. It has a wonderfully crisp texture and a pleasant, bracing bitterness that is a celebrated flavor in Italian cuisine. Perfect for adding color and a zesty kick to fresh salads, it is also exceptional when grilled or roasted, which mellows its flavor to a rich nuttiness.

⭐ What you'll love

Beautiful, tight heads of deep red leaves with crisp white ribs.
A delightfully crisp texture and a pleasant, spicy bitterness.
An essential ingredient in gourmet salads and classic Italian dishes.
A fantastic cool-weather crop, with the best color developing in crisp temperatures.

🌿 Seed details

Plant Name: Palla Rossa Radicchio (Cichorium intybus)
Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
Lifecycle: Biennial, grown as an annual.
Height: 6-12 inches
Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
USDA Zone: 4-9
Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

Sowing: Direct sow outdoors in early spring for a summer harvest, or in late summer for a fall crop. Radicchio thrives in cool weather.
Depth: Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep.
Spacing: Space or thin plants to 10-12 inches apart.
Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
Soil: Prefers fertile, well-draining soil.
Watering: Keep soil consistently moist for best flavor and to prevent bolting.

✅ Our seed packets

Professionally designed and made.
Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!