Leaf Chicory Seeds – Palla Rossa 6 (Marzatica) – Heritage Italian Radicchio Variety, Compact Red Heads, Crunchy Leaves & Rich Flavour

• Authentic Italian Palla Rossa Radicchio: A premium late-season chicory forming beautifully wrapped round heads with deep red leaves and crisp white veins. A traditional Italian favourite known for its vibrant colour and deliciously balanced flavour.
• Crunchy Texture & Outstanding Flavour: Produces firm, tightly packed heads with crunchy leaves and a mildly bitter taste that sweetens in cooler weather. Perfect for salads, grilling, roasting and adding colour to winter dishes.
• Cold-Resistant Late Variety: Specially selected for excellent resistance to cold conditions, allowing reliable winter harvesting right through the colder months. A dependable choice for UK home gardeners.
• Easy to Grow – Sow May to September: Sow chicory seeds outdoors from May to September or indoors from June to September, planting 1 cm deep in well-drained soil. Transplant seedlings 10 cm apart and keep the soil evenly moist as heads develop. This late variety colours best in cool weather and can be harvested from November to March, producing compact, crunchy red heads with excellent cold tolerance. 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.

Grow the classic Palla Rossa 6 (Marzatica) radicchio, a stunning heritage chicory prized across Italy for its tightly wrapped round heads, deep burgundy leaves and crisp white veins. This late variety thrives in cooler temperatures, developing its best flavour and colour during autumn and winter. With strong cold resistance, it reliably produces firm, crunchy heads with a delicious balance of sweetness and mild bitterness—perfect for salads, grilling, risotto, or adding vibrant colour to winter meals. Easy to grow and suitable for UK gardens, this traditional Italian chicory offers exceptional quality, dependable harvests and beautiful results straight from your own garden.