Botteniga | Rossa di Treviso Tardivo Chicory (Early forcing type)

$5.20$145.23 AUD excl gst

Botteniga (ex #SM4.74)  Rossa di Treviso Tardivo is an extra early forcing variety for mid April harvesting in southern Australia and the end of the summer in the cooler zones. Marketable after a couple of weeks of forcing in water. Distinctively elegant in appearance, Rossa di Treviso Tardivo types have long slender burgundy leaves with pure white mid-ribs curling pleasingly inwards at the tip

This type of radicchio is traditionally “forced”, or brought inside (roots and all) in late autumn/early winter after growing for months in the field to produce a second, deliciously tender growth in the heart of the rosette. Generally the plants will look quite a bit less vigorous in the field when forcing process is ready to start. The outer leaves start to decay a bit, and the energy is very much focused in the centre of the rosette. At this point dig up the plants, shake off the roots, and pull off all but the very small centre-most leaves before being forced in darkness in totes in water. Air circulation is important, avoid sealing them in containers. Root cellars, dark closets, dark basements are all great places. 15.5C or under is best. Use raw in salads, grilled, roasted, sautéed with risotto or pasta. A true source of joy.

As with all chicory/radicchio, be especially mindful of your planting dates as a successful crop requires a much narrower planting window than most garden vegetables. Sow mid December-January and transplant out after 30 days.

Botteniga (ex #SM4.74) | Rossa di Treviso Tardivo is offered as part of the “Gusto Italiano Project”, a collaborative partnership. Organically grown seed bred in Italy by Smarties.Bio

Key features

  • Earliest ‘Tardivo’ Forcing variety, flexible sowing window
  • Pelleted seed for precision sowing, 2 seeds per pellet/pill
  • Long slender burgundy leaves, pure white mid-ribs curling inwards at the tip
  • Culinary delicacy, subtle and refreshing bitterness and delicate crispness
  • Use raw in salads, grilled, roasted, sautéed with risotto or pasta
  • A forcing type, add two weeks from harvest
  • Extremely cold hardy
  • Suits fresh market
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