Perseo Radicchio
Best early-maturing choice for cool-weather home vegetable gardeners.
Discover the Perseo Radicchio, a popular European salad vegetable from Pinetree Garden Seeds. This variety produces extra-early, uniform heads, perfect for fresh salads, grilling, or roasting. It thrives in mild or cool weather, making it ideal for spring or fall planting. With a 55-day maturity, you can enjoy a continuous harvest through staggered sowing. Each packet contains 50 seeds, enough to plant an 8-10 foot row. Perseo Radicchio prefers fertile, well-drained soil and consistent moisture for optimal growth.
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Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
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Who it's for
- Home chefs seeking visually stunning ingredients for gourmet salads
- Gardeners prioritizing consistent and uniform vegetable harvests
- Cool-climate growers extending their harvest into late autumn
Who should skip it
- Growers wanting low-maintenance crops without regular pest monitoring
- Gardeners in regions with unpredictable or intense summer heat
- Palates preferring mild greens over bold, bitter flavors
Performance breakdown
Harvest Speed
Fifty-five day maturity allows for rapid turnover in the garden.
Climate Adaptability
Thrives in cool weather and maintains resilience during dry summer spells.
Growth Uniformity
Consistent head sizing simplifies planning and harvesting for home growers.
Culinary Versatility
Excellent raw, grilled, or roasted for diverse kitchen applications.
Sowing Efficiency
Staggered planting cycles ensure a steady supply of fresh greens.
Germination Reliability
Predictable sprouting window within a standard temperature range.
Key Specs
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Days to Maturity
55 Days
Seed Count
50 seeds per packet
Germination Time
4-10 days
Optimal Germination Temperature
60-70ºF
Seed Sowing Depth
1/4 inch deep
Plant Spacing
8-12 inches apart
Row Spacing
12 inches apart
Features
- Early maturing red Chioggia radicchio
- Uniform 3-4 inch heads
- Versatile for raw, grilled, or roasted use
- Performs well in cool weather
- Continuous harvest with staggered sowing
- Good performance in dry summers
- Heirloom variety
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the Perseo Radicchio seeds for their exceptional quality, noting very high germination rates even in varied conditions. Growers find these seeds reliable and easy to establish, leading to successful harvests of crisp, flavorful heads. The consensus highlights that the resulting radicchio is true to type, offering excellent color and texture, making this a highly valued choice for home gardeners seeking dependable results.
Know before you buy
This variety thrives in cool weather, making it best suited for spring or fall planting. It performs well in mild temperatures and can even handle dry summer conditions.
Perseo Radicchio is an early-maturing variety that typically reaches maturity in 55 days. You can achieve a continuous harvest throughout the season by staggering your sowing dates.
Each packet contains 50 seeds, which is enough to plant an 8 to 10-foot row. For best results, space your plants 8 to 12 inches apart with 12 inches between rows.
No, this variety is not recommended for container gardening. It performs best when planted directly in fertile, well-drained soil in the ground.
Perseo Radicchio is highly versatile and can be enjoyed raw in fresh salads for a crisp bite. It also holds up well to heat, making it an excellent choice for grilling or roasting to mellow its natural bitterness.
Sow the seeds 1/4 inch deep in soil that is between 60 and 70ºF. You should see germination occur within 4 to 10 days.
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