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Speeder – Radicchio Seed

€16,37 EUR
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  1. Elevate your salad game with Speeder – Radicchio Seeds, a premium hybrid variety renowned for its vibrant red leaves and crisp, slightly bitter flavor. Speeder radicchio is a fast-growing, high-quality variety that matures quickly, making it perfect for gardeners who want a quick harvest. Known for its uniform growth, disease resistance, and exceptional flavor, this radicchio variety is a great addition to any garden, offering both culinary versatility and visual appeal.
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  3. Key Features:
  4. Vibrant Red Leaves: Produces beautiful, deep red leaves with white veins, adding color and texture to salads and dishes.
  5. Fast-Maturing F1 Hybrid: Quick-growing variety that reaches maturity in just 60–70 days from sowing, ideal for gardeners seeking fast results.
  6. Crisp and Slightly Bitter Flavor: Offers a unique, slightly bitter taste that pairs perfectly with other salad greens, roasted vegetables, or grilled dishes.
  7. High Yielding: Produces uniform, high-quality heads with excellent flavor, suitable for both home gardens and commercial production.
  8. Disease Resistance: Tolerant to common radicchio diseases, including Downy Mildew, providing a healthy and reliable crop.
  9. Versatile Culinary Uses: Ideal for fresh salads, grilling, or incorporating into Mediterranean and Italian dishes.
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  11. Specifications:
  12. Plant Type: Annual
  13. Leaf Color: Deep red with white veins
  14. Head Size: Medium to large, 6–8 inches in diameter
  15. Days to Maturity: 60–70 days from sowing
  16. Sunlight Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
  17. Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0–7.0
  18. Germination Time: 7–14 days at 65–75°F
  19. Planting Season: Spring to early summer, after the last frost
  20. Ideal For: Home gardens, market farming, and organic vegetable production.
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  22. Planting Instructions:
  23. Preparation: Choose a sunny or partially shaded location with fertile, well-drained soil. Enrich the soil with organic compost or well-rotted manure for improved fertility.
  24. Sowing: Direct sow seeds outdoors in early spring, after the last frost. Plant seeds 1/4 inch deep, spacing them 6–8 inches apart in rows, with rows 12–18 inches apart.
  25. Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist, especially during hot weather. Water at the base to avoid wetting the foliage and reducing the risk of disease.