Palla Rossa - Bitter Curly endive
This variety produces a beautiful, compact "Chiogga"-type apple 10 to 12 cm in diameter. The round, red leaves with white veins offer a crunchy texture and good, rather bitter flavor.
This variety originates from Italy.
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in the ground, in bucket
Sow directly in place, in rows 30 cm apart. Cover the seeds lightly and press down with the back of a rake. Thin to 30 cm in all directions. If sown too early, it will bolt quickly.
Chicory needs regular watering, which can be reduced by mulching. Bitter endive is more resistant to very low winter temperatures than escarole or curly endive. They can be left in the ground over winter in most regions.
June, July, August
January, February, October, November, December
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, fees, furniture
Cichorium intybus
late
From 150 to 250 g
2 grams
crunchy
bitter
Red
round
Italy
Inconnue
This ancient variety originated in Italy.