- Vegetable / salad green
- Also known as Radicchio
- Small attractive red heads
Description
'Chicory- Red Ball' seeds
Cichorium intybus
- Vegetable / salad green
- Also known as Radicchio
- Small attractive red heads
Small, dark red, tightly packed, cabbage like heads made up of dark burgundy red and white leaves. Heads grow to around 10 to 14cm. Sharp flavour that is a very popular addition to salads. Also good steamed, sautéed, grilled and stir fried. Can be cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw as a salad green. Also known as Radicchio and Palla Rossa.
Culinary use
Seeds per gram: 630
Product code: C2-15
Best Months to Sow
| J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D | |
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| Arid |
Quick Sowing Guide
| Method | Sow direct |
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| Sowing Depth | 5mm |
| Season | Spring and autumn |
| Germination | 4-7 days @ 15-18°C |
| Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Perennial (usually grown as an annual) |
| Row Spacing | 30cm |
| Plant Spacing | 15cm |
| Position | Full sun, moist soil |
| Days Until Maturity | 65-85 days |
*Notes: Leaves can be used as required or whole plant can be harvested at once.
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How To Grow
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| Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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