Leonardo – Radicchio Seed

Description

The Leonardo Radicchio Seed is a premium hybrid variety that combines beautiful color with a rich, slightly bitter flavor. Known for its vibrant red leaves and crisp texture, Leonardo radicchio is perfect for creating striking salads, garnishes, and culinary dishes. With its compact growth habit, strong disease resistance, and high yield potential, Leonardo is a reliable choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.

Product Features

1. Vibrant Color: Leonardo radicchio boasts deep red leaves with white veins, providing a bold and attractive addition to any dish or salad.
2. Crisp Texture: This variety offers a crisp texture that holds up well in salads, sandwiches, and grilled dishes, adding a refreshing, slightly bitter flavor.
3. F1 Hybrid: As an F1 hybrid, Leonardo combines the best characteristics of its parent plants, ensuring consistent growth, high yield, and disease resistance.
4. Disease Resistance: Leonardo is bred for its resistance to common radicchio diseases, ensuring healthy plants and an abundant harvest.
5. Compact Growth Habit: With its relatively small, compact heads, Leonardo is ideal for smaller garden spaces and containers.
6. Versatile Use: Perfect for fresh eating, grilling, or adding color and flavor to various dishes, Leonardo radicchio is as versatile as it is beautiful.

Specifications

• Plant Type: Annual, hybrid (F1)
• Head Size: 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) in diameter
• Color: Deep red leaves with white veins
• Maturity Period: 75–85 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 12–18 inches (30–45 cm)
• Sunlight Requirement: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
• Watering Needs: Regular watering, ensuring soil remains moist but not waterlogged

Growing Tips

1. Planting: Directly sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start seeds indoors 4–6 weeks before transplanting. Space plants about 12 inches (30 cm) apart in rows with 18–24 inches (45–60 cm) between rows.
2. Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy, especially during hot weather. Water deeply at the base of the plant to avoid wetting the foliage.
3. Fertilization: Apply a balanced fertilizer at planting time and during the growing season to promote healthy growth and vibrant leaf color.
4. Thinning: Thin seedlings to 12–18 inches (30–45 cm) apart to ensure proper airflow and reduce the risk of disease.
5. Harvesting: Harvest heads when they are firm and fully formed. If the leaves are still tender, they can be harvested earlier, but mature heads are ideal for maximum flavor and texture.

Leonardo Radicchio Seeds are a great choice for gardeners looking to grow a beautiful, flavorful, and disease-resistant radicchio. Whether you’re adding a pop of color to your salad or grilling the leaves for a smoky flavor, Leonardo offers a reliable and tasty solution for your garden or farm. Its compact size and high yield make it suitable for a variety of growing conditions, and its stunning color makes it a standout in any culinary creation.