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Chicory Palla Rossa

Chicory Palla Rossa

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Chicory Pella Rossa: Cultivate beauty and flavor in your garden with this compact chicory variety, distinguished by its striking carmine red leaves elegantly veined with white. Celebrated for its mild taste, which is less bitter than wild chicory, it's a delightful addition to any salad, especially when paired with lettuce. Hardy and bolt-resistant, this chicory thrives in cooler temperatures, making it ideal for winter harvests. Begin sowing in June and maintain regular watering to enjoy its vibrant color and crisp texture throughout the colder months.

Key Features:

  • Attractive Appearance: Compact form with unique carmine red leaves veined in white.
  • Mild Flavor: Offers a gentler alternative to the more bitter wild varieties.
  • Cold Resistant: Perfect for winter cultivation, withstanding lower temperatures.
  • Bolt Resistant: Stays lush and leafy without premature seeding.
  • Easy Care: Simple sowing from June with consistent watering ensures successful growth.
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Sowing, Transplanting and Harvesting Guide

  • Typical characteristics of the variety

    Latin name: Cichorium intybus

    Life cycle: biennial

    Sowing period: June to August

    Harvest period: September to November

    Depth: equal to seed size

    Sowing technique: broadcast, in open ground

    Rising temperature: 20°C

    Raising time: 7 to 10 days

    Spacing: 15 to 20 cm

    Watering: abundant / daily

    Soil: drained

    Special feature: resistant to cold and mounting

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