Radicchio Chicory

Radicchio SOLD OUT($3.50) -  85 days, traditional open pollinated radicchio from Italy.  Rita forms medium sized, well wrapped, concave heads with bright red leaves and white crisp ribs.  For direct seeding only, will not form heads from transplant like the hybrid types.

Prized for its bitter taste, Radicchio is a popular salad ingredient.  Originating in Europe where radicchio is used as a cooked vegetable.

(Tip) Radicchio – Traditionally radicchio was direct seed outdoors and then thinned out, if transplanted they would produce 30-40% misformed heads.  Soil – rich sandy loam with good drainage.  Adequate fertility and uniform amounts of water is essential for quality heads.  Germination – 7-12 days at 70F.  Keep moist until growth is seen.  Spacing – When seeding outdoors sow like lettuce.  Thin or transplant to 30cm / 12”.  Pick when heads are tight, peel away outer leaves to expose red and white heads.