Radicchio Palla Rossa (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) organic seeds

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Radicchio 'Palla Rossa' (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) organic seeds

A traditional, Italian radicchio variety from Chioggia that forms globose heads in beautiful, dark ruby and has the typical, slightly bitter taste.
Contents: Approx. 200 seeds
Open-pollinated variety, seed tested regularly

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SKU: 1039-BIO

GTIN: 4251420503909

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Palla Rossa is a radicchio variety from Chioggia. It forms solid violet heads with white leaf ribs. The outer leaves are (as with almost all radicchio varieties) green, and the typically red colour will only set in once the nights get colder in autumn.

Plant description

Species:	Asteraceae
Special features:	Needs light to germinate
Use:	Vegetable Winter vegetables
Lifecycle:	Biennial
Flowering months:	July August September

Growing advice

Sowing depth:	0 cm
Planting distance:	20 cm
Bad companion plants:	Artischocke Cardy Chicorée Lettuce Haferwurzel Endive Parsley Radish Scorzonera Celeriac Jerusalem Artichoke
Good companion plants:	Carrots Tomatoes Beans Borage Dill Peas Fennel Nasturtium
Sunlight:	Full sun
Germination time:	1-2 weeks
Germination temperature:	22-28°C
When to sow outdoors:	June July August

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.

Other names

Botanical name:	Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
German names:	Radicchio Rosso di Chioggia, Palla Rossa, Radicchio Rosso, Radicchino
English names:	Italian Chicory
Italian names:	Radicchio di Chioggia

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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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