Radicchio Verona Red - Ontario Seed Company
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Cichorium intybus
A spreading leafy plant producing round, open heads 5-10cm (2-4in) in diameter. Beautiful dark red leaves make a colourful addition to salads.
| Sow - Direct Outdoors, April | Days to Harvest - 91 |
| Location - Full Sun | Emergence - 10 days |
| Difficulty - Prior Experience Beneficial | Lifecycle - Perennial |
| Approx. 350 seeds per packet | Frost hardy head forming crop |
Sow in successive crops every 2 weeks from April to August. Sow seeds 3mm (1/in) deep and 2.5cm (1in) apart in rows spaced 40cm (16in) apart. Thin to 30cm (12in) apart. Keep evenly watered. Though similar to growing head lettuce, Radicchio is a more challenging crop to grow.