Radicchio, Palla Rossa - Italian Chicory (Cichorium intybus) - 100 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Radicchio, Palla Rossa - Italian Chicory (Cichorium intybus) - 100 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Radicchio, Palla Rossa - Italian Chicory (Cichorium intybus) - 100 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
Radicchio, Palla Rossa - Italian Chicory (Cichorium intybus) - 100 Seeds | Seed Therapy – Heirloom Garden Seeds
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Radicchio, Palla Rossa - Italian Chicory (Cichorium intybus) - 100 Seeds

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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!

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