RHS Award of Garden MeritChicory Palla Rossa Seeds
Cichorium intybus ‘Palla Rossa’
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Add Crimson Beauty to Your Salad with UK-Grown Chicory Palla Rossa Seeds!
Grow vibrant, homegrown radicchio with our locally-sourced Chicory Palla Rossa seeds! This heirloom variety thrives in UK gardens, offering stunning colour and a unique flavour to elevate your salads.
Average Packet Contents: 700 Seeds
Next: sow under cover from March See the growing calendar
When to grow it
- Sow under cover: March
- Direct sow: April to August
- Plant out: May to June
- Harvest: August to November
How to grow Chicory Palla Rossa
Palla Rossa is a vibrant heirloom radicchio prized for its deep red and white leaves, adding drama and a distinct, slightly bitter touch to your salads. This UK-grown variety thrives in cool weather, offering crunchy harvests in autumn and winter, even for beginner gardeners.
Growing Instructions:
Sowing:
- Direct sow: Outdoors from April to late summer.
- Seedlings: Start indoors in March for an earlier harvest.
- Depth: Sow seeds 1.5cm deep.
- Spacing: Thin to 25-30cm between plants.
Growing:
- Sunlight:Â Full sun to partial shade.
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
- Watering: Water regularly, especially during dry periods, but avoid overwatering.
- Feeding:Â Feed with a general-purpose fertiliser every few weeks.
Harvesting:
- Ready: When heads are firm and coloured, usually 3-4 months after sowing.
- Method:Â Cut the whole head at the base.
- Storing:Â Store in the fridge for up to a week.
Bonus Tips:
- Blanching: For milder flavour, tie up the leaves a few weeks before harvest to block sunlight.
- Second harvest:Â Cover remaining roots with cloche in autumn for later growth.
- Companion planting: Plant near lettuce, cabbage, or carrots for pest control.
Enjoy the vibrant colour and unique flavour of homegrown Chicory Palla Rossa!
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