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Chicory Rossa di Treviso Seeds - Italian Radicchio Seeds for Home Garden

Chicory Rossa di Treviso Seeds - Italian Radicchio Seeds for Home Garden

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant


Sow seeds directly outdoors in late spring to mid summer once soil is workable

Cover seeds lightly with soil

Keep soil evenly moist for consistent germination

Thin seedlings to proper spacing as they grow

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil under full sun to partial shade

How to Grow


Maintain well-drained, fertile soil

Keep soil consistently moist but avoid waterlogging

Mulch around plants to reduce weeds and retain moisture

Water regularly during dry spells

Monitor for pests and remove any damaged leaves promptly

Tips


Grow in succession for continuous harvest

Harvest leaves individually or cut whole head when mature

Use in salads, grilling, or braising for varied flavour

For best color and sweetness, allow mature plants to experience cool weather

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Annual

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

red leaves

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Upright

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Cool

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Mildly

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Chicory Rossa di Treviso Seeds - Italian Radicchio Seeds for Home Garden
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Vegetable


Chicory Rossa di Treviso is a celebrated Italian radicchio variety featuring tall, crisp red leaves with striking white ribs. It thrives in cool weather and develops rich color and flavor when grown in fertile, well-drained soil with full sun. Enjoy its mildly bitter yet complex taste in salads, grilled dishes, or roasted preparations. A classic in gourmet kitchens, it adds vibrant color and texture to both fresh and cooked dishes.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Late spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

Not applicable

plant-height

Plant Height

30–50 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Full sun

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

4–9

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

20–25 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.6 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool weather

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTN
036000194142