Cichorium intybus

Braci Ardenti Radicchio

Days to Maturity: 60-70 days full size

SKU

2002

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Starting at: As low as $7.20

Early Treviso-type with exceptional uniformity and field holding quality.

A standout in our trials, it was the earliest performing Treviso-type with excellent deep bitter flavor, perfect for fresh market harvests. Plants are upright with bright green outer leaves surrounding dark burgundy hearts that contrast beautifully to striking white stems. Forms large and uniform, tight heads. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From our partners at Smarties.bio.

Treviso-type
Early maturing
7.5-9" upright heads heads
Open-Pollinated

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Seed Specifications

13-15M (14M avg) seeds/oz, 208-240M (228M avg) seeds/lb. M=1,000. 1/32 oz approx. 425 seeds. Direct seeding rate: 15 seeds/foot in rows 12-18" apart, thin to 8". Transplant: 8-12" apart in rows 12-18" apart.

Growing Information

Cultural Info

Specialty greens are cold hardy and fast growing leafy plants. Days to maturity are from direct seeding, except for chicories (endive, escarole, puntarelle, radicchio,) where days to maturity are from transplant.

Cichorium intybus

Braci Ardenti Radicchio

Cultural Info

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