Stella Rosa – Radicchio Seed

Description

The Stella Rosa Radicchio Seed produces vibrant, colorful heads of radicchio with deep red, crisp leaves and a slightly bitter flavor, perfect for adding zing to salads or grilled dishes. This compact variety thrives in cooler weather and is known for its high resistance to bolting, allowing gardeners to grow flavorful radicchio through the early summer or fall months. With its attractive appearance and robust taste, Stella Rosa brings both visual appeal and distinctive flavor to your garden harvest.

Key Features:

Type: Radicchio (Cichorium intybus), an easy-to-grow leafy vegetable.

Color: Dark red with white veins, providing a striking contrast in your garden and on the plate.

Flavor: Bold, slightly bitter flavor, ideal for adding to salads, grilling, or pickling.

Compact Growth: Perfect for smaller spaces or container gardening.

Specifications:

Maturity: 85–100 days from sowing, depending on growing conditions.

Seed Count: Approximately 4,000–6,000 seeds per ounce.

Planting Depth: Plant seeds ¼–½ inch deep.

Spacing: Space plants 10–12 inches apart to allow for full head development.

Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil, amended with compost to encourage healthy growth.

Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but can tolerate partial shade, especially in hotter regions.

Growing Instructions:

Soil Preparation: Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained, fertile soil. Amend soil with compost or well-rotted manure to ensure proper nutrition for radicchio plants.

Planting: Direct sow seeds outdoors after the last frost or start indoors 4–6 weeks prior. For indoor sowing, transplant seedlings to the garden once they have several true leaves and after the danger of frost has passed.