Rossa di Verona tardiva - Radicchio
zs52 (Cichorium intybus)
Red, small rosettes for early harvesting. Sow direct in July, separate to 25 x 8 cm. Transplanting is possible. Ensure well-prepared bed prior to overrwintering, if need be mow. For earlier harvest fleece from February onwards.
Variety-specific characteristics
| Type | for harvest in spring, grumolo vareiety, over-winter cultivation, red radicchio |
|---|---|
| Colour | red |
| Harvest | after hibernation |
| Temperature requirements | low |
| Cichorium intybus | |
| Nutrient requirements | low |
| Seed spacing in the row | 10 cm |
| Seed spacing between the row | 25 cm |
| Sowing depth | 1 cm |
Explanations
ProSpecieRara: This variety has been awarded by ProSpecieRara as a rare or old variety. ProSpecieRara is a foundation dedicated to preserving the diversity of rare plant varieties. In long-term cooperation with ProSpecieRara, Sativa is active in the important preservation and cultivation of these traditional varieties.
Conservation Breeding: For this variety Sativa practices conservation breeding in Rheinau. To ensure high-quality varieties, they must be maintained. They are regularly replicated and selected by their positive characteristics. In doing so the varieties are continually improved and adapted to growing conditions.