Leaf chicory with deep red crunchy leaves

leaf chicory seeds ‘Orchidea Rossa’ produce a striking red leaf chicory variety valued for its decorative look and firm texture. This leafy vegetable forms an open head chicory with good compactness and thick, crunchy red chicory leaves that stand out in the garden and on the plate. The foliage is described as fully red, making it an eye-catching choice for early chicory salad leaves as well as for cooked dishes.

Key variety traits for salads and cooking

This selection is a medium-early type, often chosen when you want red leaf chicory seeds that deliver consistent color and a crisp bite. Leaves are substantial and hold their shape well, which suits mixed salads and warm preparations alike. For gardeners looking for early leaf chicory seeds, this variety is known for developing its best coloration in cooler conditions, helping the red tones appear more intense as the season progresses.

Plant identity and garden placement notes

Botanically, this chicory is Cichorium intybus. It is commonly grown as a leaf vegetable for cutting fresh leaves over an extended season, including as crunchy red chicory seeds for autumn harvests in many climates. Place in a typical vegetable bed location suited to leafy greens, and expect an attractive, richly colored crop that complements other salad greens and radicchio-style plantings.

Leaf Chicory Seeds Orchidea Rossa Cichorium Intybus Red Leaf Variety

Botanical Name:
Cichorium intybus
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€4,95

Leaf chicory seeds for medium early vegetables with deep red crunchy leaves and open heads.

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approx. 5 GRAM
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SHA-HOR-041094-1
EAN:
8721445279302
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Shaphira
Collection:
Horizon
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Leaf chicory with deep red crunchy leaves

leaf chicory seeds ‘Orchidea Rossa’ produce a striking red leaf chicory variety valued for its decorative look and firm texture. This leafy vegetable forms an open head chicory with good compactness and thick, crunchy red chicory leaves that stand out in the garden and on the plate. The foliage is described as fully red, making it an eye-catching choice for early chicory salad leaves as well as for cooked dishes.

Key variety traits for salads and cooking

This selection is a medium-early type, often chosen when you want red leaf chicory seeds that deliver consistent color and a crisp bite. Leaves are substantial and hold their shape well, which suits mixed salads and warm preparations alike. For gardeners looking for early leaf chicory seeds, this variety is known for developing its best coloration in cooler conditions, helping the red tones appear more intense as the season progresses.

Plant identity and garden placement notes

Botanically, this chicory is Cichorium intybus. It is commonly grown as a leaf vegetable for cutting fresh leaves over an extended season, including as crunchy red chicory seeds for autumn harvests in many climates. Place in a typical vegetable bed location suited to leafy greens, and expect an attractive, richly colored crop that complements other salad greens and radicchio-style plantings.

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