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Chicory Orchidea Rossa - Red Orchid. One of the easiest red chicories to grow and one of the earlier ones at 75 days to maturity. Very attractive deep red rosette-shaped head. Best in fall, when color is deepest red. Use transplants in spring to get it to maturity before summer heat arrives. Plant any time for baby leaves for salad. 5 gram packet. Approximately 600-900 seeds per gram.
To see our growing guide for chicory and radicchio, click here.
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Chicory Orchidea Rossa (40-64)
Chicory Orchidea Rossa (40-64)
i tried several methods to get these seeds started but they failed to germinate over two seasons and numerous efforts. northern illinois must just not be suited to this seemingly attractive edible ornamental.
We would be happy to replace the package, and we do have growing guides and seed starting guides on our website. Seeds From Italy
It's tough to grow radicchio in Maine …long season required! I grew several varieties in 2013, all in our hoophouse. The very best was the Orchid Red …no mildew problems, and even the smallest one was delicious! I started out wanting to grow them all just for our own use, but then had enough to sell at Farmers Market one day in September! They were a hit!
Ya...they grow it in green houses
The small plants can't survive the orrible heat,no way to make a fall garden.
Hi Guido, There are a lot of people growing this in the N.E. though, including some commercial ones in the Conn. River valley. Dan