Chicory 'Radicchio Rossa di Verona' (Cichorium intybus), offered by Weston Seeds
🌿 A red gem for fall gardens! 🌿
Radicchio Rossa di Verona is an Italian heritage variety , known for its compact heads and intense red leaves , which become even more vibrant with the arrival of cold weather. Its slightly bitter taste, typical of radicchio, is balanced and refined , perfect for crunchy salads, braised dishes or Italian specialties . With its round and tight heads , it appeals to market producers as well as amateur gardeners looking for a vegetable that is as tasty as it is aesthetic.
Features
📅 Days to maturity: 85 to 90 days
📏 Head size: 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) in diameter
🌿 Height: 12 to 15 cm (5 to 6 inches)
🌱 Spacing between plants: 30 to 35 cm (12 to 14 inches)
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌱 Sowing: Indoor/direct
📦 Quantity per pack: nd
Cultivation method
Sow in successive crops every two weeks from June to mid-July when temperatures are cooler. Plant 3 mm (1/8 inch) deep , spacing seeds 2.5 cm (1 inch) apart in rows 40 cm (16 inches) apart. Once established, thin the plants to 30 cm (12 inches) to allow them to grow well.
Ensure regular watering throughout growth to avoid water stress, which can intensify bitterness and cause premature bolting . For a fall harvest, sow in mid- to late August : cool temperatures enhance the flavor and color of this radicchio.
Culinary use
Delicious raw in salad, thinly sliced with olive oil and balsamic vinegar to soften its bitterness. Sublimated in the pan, braised with a drizzle of honey and grated parmesan, it becomes melting and tasty. Ideal in a creamy risotto, a gourmet pizza or an Italian pasta dish.
Why grow 'Radicchio Rossa di Verona'?
🍂 A cold-resistant autumn chicory
🌱 Easy to grow with successive sowings for a prolonged harvest
🥗 A versatile leafy vegetable, from raw to braised
🎨 A striking visual contrast in the vegetable garden and the plate
Add a refined and colorful Italian touch to your vegetable garden and kitchen!
