Radicchio Seeds, Palia Rossa Mavrik, Organic

ID: #595498

Description

Bring color and fresh flavor to your kitchen! Radicchio heads up and develops color best in cool weather. Excellent for overwintering in USDA zone 4 and warmer, and heads regrow if cut correctly (details inside packet). The distinctive and mildly bitter flavor sweetens with frost and can be mellowed by grilling or a flash in the pan. Days to Maturity: 80–95 days Family: Asteraceae Native: Unknown Hardiness: Biennial or perennial in USDA zones 4 and warmer Exposure: Full sun Plant Dimensions: 3 1/2" to 5" heads with outer leaf height up to 8" Variety Info: Round, deep-red heads with very white ribs. Flavor is slightly bitter. 'Mavrik' is a chioggia type radicchio. Attributes: Frost Tolerant Photos and plant information courtesy of botanicalinterests.com