Leaf Chicory Seeds – Cicoria Palla Rossa Sel. “Melot” – Heritage Italian Radicchio Variety – Crunchy Red Heads with White Veins

• A Beautifully Wrapped Red Head Variety: Enjoy the classic Italian radicchio with tightly formed round heads, vibrant red leaves and striking white veining. A mid-early chicory that brings both beauty and flavour to your garden and kitchen.
• Crisp, Tender & Full of Character: Leaves are tender, crunchy and slightly bittersweet – perfect for salads, grilling, roasting or adding rich colour to autumn and winter dishes.
• Reliable Late-Season Harvest: Sow indoors from June to August or outdoors from July to August at a depth of 1 cm in well-drained soil. Germinate best at around 10°C. Transplant from August to September, spacing plants 15 cm apart. Harvest from October to December when the heads are firm, round and richly coloured. Performs excellently in cooler conditions and develops its best flavour in autumn.
• Perfect for Garden Beds & Allotments: Grows compact heads with uniform size. Suitable for small and large spaces, making it a favourite for both beginner and experienced growers. SEEDS: 5g Approx.
• Seed Quality: Produced by a historic Italian seed house with over 240 years of excellence. Seeds are packed in protective, recyclable packets to preserve freshness and germination quality – bringing authentic Italian growing to your garden.

Cicoria Palla Rossa Sel. “Melot” is a classic Italian radicchio cherished for its tightly wrapped round heads, deep red colouring and crisp white veins. This mid-early variety produces tender, crunchy leaves with a pleasant, slightly bitter bite that pairs beautifully with salads, pasta dishes, grilled meats and roasted vegetables. Easy to grow and highly decorative, it brings vibrant colour to the garden just when beds begin to fade. A fantastic choice for late-season sowing, giving you fresh, flavoursome harvests from autumn through winter. A traditional heritage variety selected for reliability, quality, and authentic Italian flavour.