Radicchio mix (Cichorium intybus), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds

This heirloom radicchio mix combines several traditional Italian varieties, offering a colorful assortment of round, elongated, and sugarloaf-shaped heads. The crisp, slightly bitter leaves create succulent salads with a vibrant and complex flavor. The mix includes Endive, Red Verona, Treviso, and Sugar Loaf chicories for a diversity of textures and flavors.

Height: 20 to 30 cm
Spacing: 25 to 30 cm
Sowing: Direct or indoor sowing
Exposure: Full sun or partial sun / Partial shade
Quantity per packet: 1,500 seeds, untreated, non-GMO

Cultivation method:

Sow directly outdoors or indoors before transplanting, in fertile, well-drained soil. Maintain consistent moisture to encourage tender growth and prevent excessive bitterness. Transplant or thin to 25-30 cm spacing when the seedlings are strong.

This mix is well-suited to successive sowings from spring to late summer to extend the harvest. Pick the young buds for a more pronounced sweetness.