Rossa di Verona Radicchio Seeds for a Bounty of Fresh, Nutrient-Packed Greens Straight from Your Garden!

Key Attributes:

• Mature Height: 10-12 inches
• Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-6.8
• Uses: Ideal for salads, grilling, sautéing, and roasting
• Pack Sizes: Available in packs of 100 pcs, 500 pcs, or 1000 pcs

Product Details: Grow your own vibrant and flavorful greens with Rossa di Verona Radicchio Seeds. This Italian heirloom variety produces stunning deep red heads with crisp, slightly bitter leaves that add a pop of color and flavor to your culinary creations. With a mature height of 10 to 12 inches, these nutrient-packed greens are perfect for enhancing your salads or grilling, sautéing, and roasting. A must-have for any home gardener looking to grow their own unique and flavorful greens!

Planting Instructions:

• Seed Preparation:

  • No special preparation is required for Rossa di Verona Radicchio Seeds.

• Sowing:

  • Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last expected frost or sow directly into well-prepared garden soil after the danger of frost has passed.
  • Sow seeds ¼ inch deep and 1 inch apart in rows spaced 12-18 inches apart.

• Germination:

  • Keep the soil consistently moist during germination, which typically takes 7-10 days.
  • Maintain a soil temperature of 65-75°F for optimal germination.

• Transplanting:

  • Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart when they have 2-3 true leaves.
  • Transplant seedlings into their permanent location with full sun to partial shade.

Care and Maintenance:

• Watering:

  • Keep the soil evenly moist throughout the growing season, providing approximately 1 inch of water per week.

• Mulching:

  • Mulch around plants to conserve moisture, suppress weeds, and protect the shallow root system.

• Blanching:

  • Blanching can be done by tying the outer leaves together about 2 weeks before harvest to promote tenderness and reduce bitterness.

• Harvesting:

  • Harvest heads when they reach full size, typically around 60-70 days after planting.
  • Happy Gardening!