Organic wild chicory 'Palla Rossa'
Organic ‘Palla Rossa’ wild chicory is an elegant and flavorful variety that brings a rare visual intensity to the garden with its round heads of carmine red leaves with white veins. Derived from Cichorium intybus, it evokes Italian market gardens where beauty and refined bitterness meet in perfect harmony. Its crisp texture and tangy flavor make it a prime ingredient for autumn salads, as well as for grilled or roasted preparations that subtly soften its character. In the garden, it forms compact and colorful rosettes that beautifully structure rows while offering a lovely ornamental value. Easy to grow both in the ground and in containers, it appreciates sunny locations and well-drained soil, which promotes good head formation. Young leaves can be harvested earlier for tender yields, while the heads gain in quality as cooler temperatures approach. This crop gives the gardener the pleasure of a harvest that is both aesthetic, gourmet, and a little sophisticated. It is a chicory with character, perfect for enriching the vegetable garden with deep colors, crunch, and nuanced flavors.
