Italian Chicory - Palla Rossa 3

Italian Chicory 'Palla Rossa 3' (Radicchio)

Latin name: Cichorium intybus L.

Italian chicory 'Palla Rossa 3', also known as radicchio, is a classic Italian salad variety with compact, round heads and dark red leaves with white veins. It has a crunchy texture and a slightly bitter taste that becomes milder after chilling or cooking. Perfect for salads, grilling, baking and pasta dishes.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 1 g seeds
• Sowing time: June–August (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: September–November
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Row spacing: 30–40 cm
• Plant distance: 25–30 cm
• Height: 25–30 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist

Cultivation tips:

• The leaves become sweeter and less bitter after frost.
• Can be harvested by cutting off the entire head or picking individual leaves.
• Protect against snails and cabbage moths when sowing early.

Use: Perfect in salads, grilled, baked or as a flavoring in pasta dishes.

Italian chicory 'Palla Rossa 3' is an easy-to-grow and beautiful variety that produces a tasty and colorful harvest. Expose the plants to cooler temperatures for best color and flavor development.