{"product_id":"kings-seeds-radicchio-chicory-palla-rossa","title":"Kings Seeds Radicchio (Chicory) Palla Rossa","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChicory seeds - Palla Rossa\u003c\/strong\u003e is often called \"Radicchio\" in Britain. This variety has firm hearts with red\/maroon and white leaves for colour in salads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe red colouration deepens as the days shorten and temperatures drop. Immature, mainly green leaves can be used in 'baby salad.'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChicory is a salad addition similar to lettuce but with a distinct flavour. It is slightly bitter in taste but the blanching of the leaves lessens this bitterness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen to Sow Palla Rossa 'Radicchio' Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApril to August.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhere to Sow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOutdoors: Sow the Radicchio seeds thinly where they are to crop, 1.5cm (½\") deep, directly into finely-prepared soil, in rows spaced 30cm (12in) apart. These can also be sown underglass early in the year or in autumn into modules filled with seed sowing compost and transplanted out , filling vacant spaces on the plot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat to do Next\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThin out direct sown seedlings to 25-30cm (10-12in) apart between the plants. Keep well watered in dry spells. Transplant modules to the same spacings as above.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHarvest\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJune to October.kings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandy Tip\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModules can be transplanted in the autumn under cloches or polytunnels to extend the cropping season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Values\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRich in Vitamin C, Vitamin B6, A and E.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"King's Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48692438171890,"sku":"2555185","price":1.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/4605\/7714\/files\/WebsiteImageTemplate-2026-01-26T100219.543.jpg?v=1769421745","url":"https:\/\/www.zoarsark.co.uk\/products\/kings-seeds-radicchio-chicory-palla-rossa","provider":"Zoars Ark Pet Superstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}