Chicory Rossa Di Verona - Autumn Crops, organic seeds, heirloom

Cichorium intybus L.

Lettuce of original colour, shape and taste. Produces heads weighing 600–800 grams with crispy leaves. Can be consumed fresh, mixed with other lettuce, gives them a slightly savoury taste. Italian Heirloom.

Why choose this variety?

• Beautiful deep red leaves with white veins
• Rich, slightly bitter flavor
• Forms compact, dense heads
• Excellent cold tolerance – ideal for autumn harvest
• Classic Italian heirloom radicchio

Growing information

• Sowing: June – July
• Germination: 7–14 days
• Position: full sun to partial shade
• Soil: fertile, well-drained
• Spacing: approx. 30 cm
• Harvest: September – November

Can be sown directly outdoors or started indoors.

Special feature

‘Rossa di Verona’ is a traditional radicchio variety whose flavor becomes milder and less bitter after exposure to cooler temperatures.

Use

Perfect for fresh salads, grilling and warm dishes.
Adds color, texture and a slightly bitter depth of flavor.

Origin and quality

• Certified organic
• Non-GMO
• Open-pollinated variety
• Suitable for seed saving

Packet 715 seeds