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West Coast Seeds

West Coast Seeds (Nettuno Chicory)

West Coast Seeds (Nettuno Chicory)

$5.49 CAD
$5.49 CAD
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The mildest flavoured and easiest to grow of the radicchios, this Sugarloaf type grows light green heads that are tall and slender like an extra tall romaine. Nettuno can be grown early spring through late fall, with good tolerance to hot temperatures and resistance to tipburn.

Heads are well wrapped within large outer leaves and are dense when fully mature. 

Latin Name Cichorium endiva (endive) & C. intybus (radicchio)
Difficulty Endive is easy.
Radicchio is moderately difficult.
Belgian endive (witloof) is downright challenging – but worth the effort.
Exposure Full sun
Days to Mature 85 days
Starting

Either direct seed or start indoors and transplant. Sow seeds 5mm (¼”) deep, and thin or transplant to allow 30-45cm (12-18″) between plants in rows 30-45cm (12-18″) apart.
Growing Ideal pH: 6.0-6.5. Enrich soil with compost and add ¼ cup balanced organic fertilizer into the soil beneath each transplant. Rapid, continuous growth is essential for good yields and high quality. Regular watering is essential. Fall plantings can be protected from rain by putting a cloche over them. Endive heads can be blanched to reduce bitterness by placing a cardboard or plastic disc on top. Radicchio requires a good supply of phosphorus and potassium, but will not head and may bolt if there is too much nitrogen available. Days to maturity shown are from date of direct sowing. If transplanting, subtract 10-15 days.

Delicious, distinctive taste for salads and vegetarian dishes

Small, dark-green leaves grow on crisp stems

Direct-seed in full sun near clear running water

Open pollinated seeds

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