Very early Chioggia type with round, dark red heads and thick white ribs and veins. Perseo can be grown in the early spring and again in the fall. Compact 7.5-10cm (3-4”) heads allow for close spacing of plants. Chop the tightly packed heads into salads for a pop of dramatic coloru and flavour complexity with its mild bitterness. When grown for fall harvest, plant the 3rd week of June, near the summer solstice. Heads are fully mature when they are well-filled, though they can be harvest and eaten at any time prior as well.
Details
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus 'Perseo'
Common Name
Perseo Chioggia Radicchio
Hardiness Zone
Appearance
Max Height
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Dark Red with White Veins
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Leaf
Edible Harvest Period
Spring to Fall
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
Fruit Colour
- Dark Red with White Veins
Growing
Flowering Period
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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