{"product_id":"chicory-red-ball-2070","title":"Chicory Red Ball Seeds","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCichorium intybus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed Ball Chicory is a striking Italian heirloom producing compact, round heads of rich burgundy-red leaves with crisp white ribs, naturally protected by green outer wrapper leaves. The tightly packed hearts develop their deepest colour and sweetest flavour during cool weather, making this an excellent autumn and winter crop. The attractive heads add colour, texture and a pleasant bittersweet flavour to salads, while also lending themselves beautifully to grilling, roasting or braising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike many radicchio types, exposure to cool temperatures enhances both colour and flavour by reducing bitterness. Red Ball stores well after harvest and is an excellent choice for home gardeners wanting a reliable, gourmet leaf vegetable with outstanding visual appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 600–700 seeds per gram\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximately 160 seeds per packet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Plant (Australia)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropics: April to August\u003cbr\u003eSubtropics: March to August\u003cbr\u003eMild climates: March to September\u003cbr\u003eCold climates: September to November and February to April\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting \/ Sowing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSow seed 5 mm deep into fertile, well-drained soil in a sunny position. Thin or transplant seedlings to 25–30 cm apart, allowing adequate space for firm heads to develop. Keep plants evenly watered throughout the growing season to encourage crisp, well-formed hearts. Harvest once heads are firm and fully coloured, removing the outer leaves if required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDue to quarantine restrictions, TAS has an 800g limit per each seed variety and WA has a 10,000 seeds limit per variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Eden Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet","offer_id":46375917355226,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a878b7.20494705","price":3.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10g","offer_id":46375917387994,"sku":"prefix_681c1f73a87907.94242875","price":7.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0736\/4866\/8890\/files\/pro-ikikhifM_1.jpg?v=1784165156","url":"https:\/\/www.edenseeds.com.au\/products\/chicory-red-ball-2070","provider":"Eden Seeds ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}