Palla Rosa Radicchio

This Italian heirloom thrives in the cooler temperatures of spring and fall but is not frost hardy. Palla Rosas purple-red leaves are tangy and bitter fresh from the garden but much sweeter when braised, roasted, or sauted. At maturity crisp, round heads are approximately 4 diameter. 250 seeds minimum Germination: 7-14 days Maturity: 80-85 days Direct sow 1/4\” deep in full sun immediately after last frost and again in late July for a fall harvest. Plant in well composted soil. Space plants 6-8 apart