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Chicory Rosa / Pink Radicchio (40-87)
Chicory Rosa / Pink Radicchio (40-87)
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Pink Chicory, known in Italy as Radicchio La Rosa del Veneto, is a loose heading radicchio with a vivid pink color and subtle pink markings. The flavor is less bitter than other chicories. The best color is achieved when it matures in cool weather. Start seeds in mid- to late summer and transplant to the garden in early fall. Pink Radicchio takes about four months to mature. Space plants 8-12 inches apart in rows 12 inches apart. Like lettuce, radicchio has shallow roots, so keeping it well-watered and mulched is important. Supply 1-1.5 inches of water per week. The most critical watering period is 10-14 days before maturity. Lack of water then can turn the leaves bitter. Heads mature at different rates. Pick when heads are soft, before a core (seed stalk) starts to form. They can be stored in the refrigerator for three to four weeks.
This is one of Franchi's Professional Series, suitable for market farmers as well as experienced backyard gardeners. A pack is 0.5 grams, approximately 300 seeds. Approximately 600-900 seeds per gram.
For more information, see our Growing Guide to Chicory.
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Teresa G Absolutely delicious and beautiful! It took nearly 5 months to form heads because of adverse weather conditions in central Ohio, but once formed in cool temps they were sweet enough to eat alone as a salad, and with pears and balsamic they were over the top goodness. Also, I cooked the leaves in tomato sauce and tossed it with linguine and Parmigiano Reggiano. To die for! I will definitely grow these with a space in my garden permanently. As a bonus, they held up really well in frigid January weather under cover.