Palla Rossa Precoce Chicory Cicoria Eary Red Ball Radicchio Seeds Italian Heirloom ### Palla Rossa Precoce Chicory (Cicoria) **Latin Name:** *Cichorium intybus* ### Description Palla Rossa Precoce, also known as Early Red Ball Radicchio, is a type of chicory that forms compact, round heads with bright red leaves and white veins. The leaves are tender and crunchy, offering a slightly bitter flavor that adds a unique taste to salads and other dishes. This variety is known for its striking color contrast, especially in the cooler months of late autumn. ### How to Grow in the Garden 1. **Planting Time:** Sow seeds in early spring or late summer for a fall harvest. Radicchio prefers cooler weather and develops its best color and flavor in the fall. 2. **Soil Preparation:** Choose well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 5.5 to 6.8. Work compost into the soil before planting to provide nutrients. 3. **Sowing Seeds:** Sow seeds 0.5 inches deep and space them 10-14 inches apart in rows that are 18-24 inches apart. Thin seedlings to 10-14 inches apart once they have 3-4 leaves. 4. **Watering:** Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry periods. 5. **Fertilization:** Apply a balanced fertilizer or compost to encourage healthy growth. 6. **Harvesting:** Harvest radicchio heads when they are firm and have reached their mature size, typically 75-80 days after sowing. The best color and flavor develop in cool weather, so aim to harvest before the first frost. ### Days to Harvest Palla Rossa Precoce radicchio typically takes about 75-80 days to reach maturity from sowing. Growing this Italian heirloom variety can add a vibrant touch to your garden and a delightful flavor to your meals. Are you planning to add it to your garden this season? ? Please note that heading chicories and radicchios initially form a mass of loose leaves that will head up with time. =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Free shipping to Canada- and USA Selected seeds only See other items in our shop https://www.ebay.ca/usr/okiger- =s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s=s==s=s=s=s=s=s=s= Shipping of Seeds and Cuttings: Orders are shipped via Canada Post Mail unless otherwise specified. Some items are shipped without tracking to keep costs low. This is the most economical option. Canada Post is incredibly reliable, but can be slow. If you require tracking or a faster delivery please message before ordering. We try to ship any live plants on MONDAYS or TUESDAYS as a precautionary measure to avoid delays over the weekend and ensure the viability of live plant orders. Weather may be a contributing factor in the processing of our orders and will occasionally cause some delay. We will ship seeds anywhere in the world, however, please make sure you check with your country's customs office to be sure that they are allowed in. We will not be held responsible for orders held, confiscated and/or destroyed by customs. Please note this and make sure you understand before you buy it. If you have a question or if you are unclear about shipping policies please contact us. We welcome questions! Contact us before, after, or during any transaction and you will receive a reply ASAP. Thanks for visiting! Don't forget to bookmark us!