Romea

Variety

Romea

created by Susanne W. at 30.03.2023

Seed packet

Features

Location

Outdoor

permeable soil

Color

white

red

speckled

Taste

aromatic

juicy

tart

Growth habit

low

Fruit shape

broadleaf

Season Overview

Sowing

Harvest

J

F

M

A

M

J

J

A

S

O

N

D

Description

Speckled radicchio, early, large variety with loose head formation. A smaller-leaved and less bitter variety that is more reminiscent of lettuce in terms of growth. Red speckled, with juicy leaf ribs. Can be harvested in the 2nd year from April, overwinters. Ideal with mustard vinaigrette and for cooking (risotto!).

F1 Hybrid

Frostproof

Growing tips

Radicchio comes from chicory.

Details

Light requirement

Sunny

Water requirement

Wet

Soil

Light (sandy)

Nutrient requirement

Medium

Seeding distance

15 cm

Row spacing

27.5 cm

Seeding depth

1 cm

Diseases

Bacterial canker

Pests

Land snails

Aphids

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