🥬 Chicory ‘Palla Rossa 3’

A striking Italian variety producing compact, round heads with deep red leaves and a pleasantly spicy flavour 🌿✨ Perfect for adding colour and a gourmet touch to fresh salads.

🌱 Growing Information

Sow directly outdoors from May to June (V–VI)
Sowing depth: 1–1.5 cm
Spacing: 20–30 × 30 cm
Prefers fertile, well-prepared soil
Keep soil consistently moist, especially during dry periods
Regular weeding and light feeding improve yields
Harvest once heads are firm and richly coloured

🌿 Plant Details

✔ Type: Leaf chicory
✔ Position: Sun or partial shade ☀️🌤️
✔ Soil: Fertile, well-drained, moderately moist
✔ Maturity: Early variety
✔ Harvest Period: July – September (VII–IX)
✔ Perfect for: Salads, gourmet dishes & fresh use

🌼 Special Features

✔ Beautiful deep red heads ❤️
✔ Self-blanching variety
✔ Distinct spicy, slightly bitter flavour
✔ Easy to grow and maintain
✔ Ideal for summer and autumn harvest

📦 Pack Size

0.5 g