Radicchio / Chicory Variegata di Castelfranco (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) seeds

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Radicchio / Chicory 'Variegata di Castelfranco' (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) seeds

Slightly frost-tolerating, late, Italian radicchio variety with quite uncommon leaf coloration: Light green-white with dark red speckles.
Contents: Approx. 300 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

2,25 €

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SKU: CIC02

GTIN: 4250601204260

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Decorative chicory with relatively open, very light green, almost white heads with red speckles. Due to its graceful appearance Variegata di Castelfranco is also known as orchid lettuce. It's a traditional Italian radicchio, visually more like a lettuce, but with the slightly stronger, thicker leaves of radicchio.

The orchid lettuve tastes rather sweet and mild, not bitter at all. It is a real delicacy. Tortoises love this gourmet salad.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Root system:	Taproot Deep roots
Flower colour:	Blue
Use:	Vegetable Winter vegetables
Climate:	Temperate
Lifecycle:	Biennial
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Soil type:	Fresh Free-draining Humus-rich Moderate nutrient levels Deep
Sowing depth:	0.5 cm
Nutrient requirements:	Medium feeder
Planting distance:	20 cm
Bad companion plants:	Jerusalem Artichoke Artischocke Cardy Chicorée Lettuce Haferwurzel Endive Parsley Radish Scorzonera Celeriac
Good companion plants:	Peas Fennel Nasturtium Carrots Tomatoes Beans Borage Dill
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Water requirement:	High
Germination temperature:	22-28°C
When to sow outdoors:	May June July

Sow from mid June to mid August directly into fields. Sow the seeds about 1 cm deep in rows and later thin out to 30 x 30 cm.
Radicchio prefers good, deep garden soil in an open, sunny location and sufficient water. Avoid waterlogging. Harvest is possible from mid-September on. Tolerates light frosts of autumn. Image Source:
Goldlocki / CC BY-SA

Other names

Botanical name:	Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
German names:	Orchideensalat, Radicchio, Chicorée
French names:	Radicchio
English names:	Radicchio, Italian Chicory, Leaf Chicory
Spanish names:	Radicchio
Italian names:	Radicchio

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Manufacturer information: Magic Garden Seeds GmbH | Junkersstraße 7 | Regensburg, Germany, 93055 | service@magicgardenseeds.com | https://www.magicgardenseeds.com

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