Baldo
Chicorium intybus
HOW TO GROW RADICCHIO
Start indoors 4-6 weeks before last frost and transplant after last frost. To over winter, start in flats 3 to 5 weeks before transplanting in mid to late summer. Direct seed in early spring as soon as soil can be worked or fall when evening temps are below 60˚F. Growing is similar to lettuce, plant in succession every three weeks for continuous harvest. Perennial frequently grown as an annual leaf vegetable. When being grown as perennial, directly sow in June then thin all summer. Soils rich in available phosphorous are desirable, since it is essential to early plant development. Most chicories will survive winter temperatures between 20 and 25˚F and are most cold hardy before they have formed a full head. Soil pH 6.6-7.8. Hardiness zones 4-9. Perennial.
Usual seed life 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-15
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 95
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
Usual seed life 5 years. Isolation distance for seed saving: 1/2 mile.
Planting Depth 1/4”
Soil Temp. Germ. 55-75˚F
Days to Germ. 5-15
Plant Spacing 8-12”
Row Spacing 12-18”
Days To Maturity 95
Part Shade, Moist Well Drained
- 100 Seeds$4.00
- 1000 Seeds$15.50
This variety is for the fall harvest slot, as it has good tolerance to the cold and stores well. Leaves are spoon-shaped, dark maroon colored with white stems. Baldo is a Treviso type, distinguished by upright, torpedo shaped, dense heads. Absolutely delicious when grilled. Named after the small town Baldo in the pr...
This variety is for the fall harvest slot, as it has good tolerance to the cold and stores well. Leaves are spoon-shaped, dark maroon colored with white stems. Baldo is a Treviso type, distinguished by upright, torpedo shaped, dense heads. Absolutely delicious when grilled. Named after the small town Baldo in the province of Treviso in Italy. Tags: Season: Spring Fall Winter.
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