Chicory – Red Ball Seeds

Description

Chicory Red Ball Seeds

Grow a stunning and flavourful Italian heirloom with Chicory ‘Red Ball’ Seeds a variety known for its compact, round heads with deep red leaves and crisp white ribs. With a mildly bitter yet slightly sweet flavour, this chicory is perfect for fresh salads, grilling, and roasting. Thriving in cool Australian conditions, ‘Red Ball’ develops its best colour and taste in colder weather.

Key Features:

• Compact, round red heads with crisp white ribs: Beautiful and nutritious.
• Mildly bitter with a touch of sweetness: Perfect for salads, grilling, and roasting.
• Cool-season crop: Best colour and flavour develop in cooler temperatures.

Sowing Guide for Australian Conditions:

1. Season: Sow seeds in autumn and winter for best results.
2. Location: Plant in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil.
3. Planting Depth: Sow seeds 0.5-1 cm deep, spacing 25-30 cm apart in rows 40 cm apart.
4. Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged for optimal growth.

Enjoy an authentic Italian harvest with Chicory ‘Red Ball’. Order your seeds today from Seeds Australia!