Cichorium, Baby Radicchio Blend ~ 250 seeds
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
$4.79
Description
Baby Radicchio Blend | Cichorium intybus, foliosum
Radicchios are compelling little plants: they present in various leaf-shapes, different degrees of rosy coloration, varying levels of bitterness to the flavor. This blend of all of the above allows you to sample an array of forms, all pulled from the latest breeding work by the Italian radicchio breeders known as Smarties.bio. For this pack, we collaborated with the Culinary Breeding Network to highlight this work, as the CBN has been singing the praises of this vegetable for several years with the catchy (and true!) slogan "Bitter is Better". Who wants a salad without any kick? Toss in a handful of radicchio leaves and you'll know for sure you're getting your vitamins. Though suitable for both spring and fall cultivation, the fall crop is a degree less bitter and more colorful when young. Feel free to let some of the young plants to continue on to maturity; the coloration and character increase as the plants get bigger.Seed Starting Successfully
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Details
Direct sow in early spring and again in mid-to late-summer. Tolerates light frosts.
Ana Bianchi is a designer, artist, illustrator, children's book author, and a maker of all kinds of colorful things. In this illustration, she celebrates the more subtle colors of baby radicchio, and hints at the vibrant hues on their horizons.
More Information
| Brand | Hudson Valley Seed Co |
|---|---|
| Seed Packet Type | Vegetables |
| Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
| Deer Resistant | No |
| Plant Life Cycle | Annual |
| Mature Height (Range) | 7-12" |
| Mature Spread (Range) | Under 12" |
| Spacing Between Rows | 8" |
| Spacing in Row | 2" |
| Planting Depth | 1/2" |
| Days to Maturity | 28 days |