Bel Fiore – Radicchio Seed

Description

Add vibrant color and bold flavor to your garden and kitchen with Marie Ballard Aster Bel Fiore – Radicchio Seed. Known for its striking red and white leaves, Bel Fiore is a premium variety of radicchio that brings both aesthetic appeal and a delicious, slightly bitter flavor to your dishes. This Italian heirloom is perfect for creating crisp salads, garnishes, or cooked dishes, and is highly prized by chefs and home gardeners alike.

The Bel Fiore variety produces compact, round heads with tightly packed leaves that boast a beautiful red color and tender white veins. It is perfect for adding a touch of bitterness to fresh salads or for grilling and roasting to enhance its natural sweetness. With a growth cycle of 75-80 days, it matures quickly and provides a generous harvest.

Key Features:

• Vibrant Color: Beautiful red and white leaves that add a pop of color to your garden and dishes.
• Bitter-Sweet Flavor: Slightly bitter flavor with a sweet finish, ideal for gourmet salads, grilling, or roasting.
• Compact, Tight Heads: Produces round, compact heads with tightly packed leaves.
• Quick Maturity: Ready to harvest in 75-80 days from sowing, offering a quick return on investment.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for fresh salads, grilling, or as a flavorful garnish for various dishes.

Specifications:

• Seed Type: Non-GMO
• Maturity: 75-80 days from sowing
• Plant Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm)
• Head Size: 6-8 inches (15-20 cm) in diameter
• Spacing: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) between plants; 18 inches (45 cm) between rows
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6.0-7.0
• Growing Conditions: Prefers full sun, regular moisture, and cooler weather for optimal growth
• Harvest Time: 75-80 days for mature heads

Why Choose Marie Ballard Aster Bel Fiore – Radicchio Seed?

• Beautiful and Delicious: The vibrant red and white leaves are both visually striking and delicious, offering a mild bitterness balanced with sweetness.
• Quick Maturity: Fast-growing, with a harvest time of 75-80 days.
• Versatile for Gourmet Cooking: Excellent for fresh salads, grilling, or adding to cooked dishes to enhance flavor.
• Healthy & Nutritious: Radicchio is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, making it a healthy addition to your diet.
• Ideal for Cooler Climates: Grows best in cooler weather, perfect for early spring and fall planting.

Add color, flavor, and nutritional value to your garden and meals with Marie Ballard Aster Bel Fiore – Radicchio Seed. Known for its stunning appearance and distinctive bitter-sweet flavor, Bel Fiore radicchio is perfect for fresh salads, roasting, or grilling.