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Features
Family
Asteraceae
Native
Unknown
Life Cycle
Biennial
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Further Information
Growing Conditions
Frost Tolerant
About Palla Rossa Mavrik Radicchio Seeds
Cichorium intybus
Round, deep-red heads with very white ribs. Flavor is slightly bitter. 'Mavrik' is a chioggia type radicchio.
Planting Radicchio
Days to Maturity
80–95 days
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10"
Hardiness Zones
10, 11, 12, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Short (Under 12")
Planting Depth
¼"
Coverage & Planting Details
| Coverage | This packet sows up to 65 feet. |
|---|---|
| Row Spacing | 18" |
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 8"–10" |
| Thinning | When 1" tall, thin to 1 every 8"–10" |
| Germination | 5–15 days |
| Start Indoors | RECOMMENDED. 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date, transplanting after 4 weeks. Ideal soil temperature for germination is 60°-75°F. |
| Direct Sow | 8 to 10 weeks before your average first fall frost date. |
| Growing & Harvesting | Harvest in the morning once heads begin to become firm. Move the large, floppy outer leaves to reach the inner, compact head. Cut at the base of the head, leaving about 1" of stem above the ground, rather than cutting at ground level; another head may be produced. Cut heads may be dunked in cold water and drained to remove "field heat", prolonging storage. Cut radicchio can overwinter to produce another head the next spring (USDA zones 4 and colder should mulch and possibly protect plants). Outer leaves may be harvested individually at any stage of growth. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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