Italian variety of red chicory, very good quality and easy to grow. Large leaf type. Red leaves and white stems. Early variety.
It has a great and strong flavor, in addition to giving color and crunchy texture to salads.
Balcony & Courtyard, Edible, Baskets & Containers

| Botanical name | Cichorium intybus |
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| Common name | CHICORY Palla Rossa 3 |
| Life cycle | Annual |
| Sowing period | June, July, August, September, October, November, Summer |
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| Harvest period | January, February, March, September, October, November, December, Autumn, Winter |
| Germination (days) | 7-12 |
| Average germination (%) | 90 |
| Seeds per gram | 710 |
| Type of use | Balcony & Courtyard, Edible, Baskets & Containers |
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| Distance between plants | 30 x 40 |
| Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Soil type | Rich |
| Soil moisture | Well-drained |
| Climate zone | Mediterranean |
| Watering | Frequent |
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Sow directly to a depth of 0.5-1cm placing 3-4 seeds per hole, being recommendable to do it in trays so that the root ball is well formed and keep the substrate moist during sowing.
When the plants reach a height of approximately 15cm, they are ready to be transplanted. Leaving 30cm between plants and 40cm between lines.
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