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Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa Special'

Chicory/Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Special'

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Unwins
Seed for a 5m (15ft) row
Price: £1.98 GBP
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Kings Seeds
seed for 475 plants, foil pk
Regular Price: £1.47 GBP
On Sale For: £0.69 GBP
Out of Stock

Unwins Organically Grown Seeds
Seed for a 5m (15ft) row
Price: £2.25 GBP
Out of Stock

Suffolk Herbs Organic Range
250 organic seeds, foil pk
Regular Price: £1.65 GBP
On Sale For: £0.79 GBP
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Gusto Italia
Italian Seed Packet
Price: £1.19 GBP
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Description

'Palla Rossa' literally means 'red ball' and that's exactly what this type of radicchio looks like. Tight, heads look almost like red cabbage when sliced open. This is an early maturing type.

Different varieties are suited to different seeding and transplanting dates, so it’s critical to plant the right variety at the right time. To choose specific planting dates, some growers consult the Farmer’s Almanac and plant after a moonless night in spring, or in late summer or fall when the moon is waning. Transplant at the 3 or 4 leaf stage. Early varieties can be transplanted out in February spaced 30cm (12 in.) but need a really good plastic cloche to protect them from hard frosts. Transplant into a well-worked soil amended with mushroom manure. Radicchio requires a good supply of phosphorus and potassium but will not head and may bolt if there is too much nitrogen available. Overwatering or heat may cause bolting also.
SEEDSPEC: Minimum germination standard: 65%. Days to maturity: from transplanting. Approx. 450 seeds/g. Usual seed life: 3 years