{"product_id":"radicchio-perseo-vegetable-seed-50","title":"Radicchio Perseo vegetable seed 50","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"content-toggle-product-details-read-more\" class=\"wt-content-toggle__body\" wt-content-toggle__body--truncated wt-content-toggle__body--truncated-02 aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n        \u003cp data-product-details-description-text-content=\"class=wt-text-body-01\" wt-break-word\u003e\n            SCIENTIFIC NAME:\u003cbr\u003eCichorium intybus\u003cbr\u003eCULTURE:\u003cbr\u003eFor North American production, these varieties are vast improvements over older types, but are still not perfectly uniform or completely predictable. Although bred for specific seasons, it is still best to trial more than one variety, using succession plantings to determine which one suits your conditions. Radicchio is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (15.5-18.3°C). Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh radicchio.\u003cbr\u003eTHERMAL DORMANCY:\u003cbr\u003eRadicchio seed can enter thermal dormancy when exposed to high temperatures above 77°F (25°C). Optimum germination results at soil temperatures of 60-68°F (15.5-20°C). \u003cbr\u003eTRANSPLANTING:\u003cbr\u003eSow in flats, 4 seeds\/in., or in 3\/4 plug trays, barely covering seeds with fine vermiculite, 3-4 weeks before transplanting outdoors. Shade the flats on sunny, warm days if necessary to keep the soil surface cool, below 75°F (24°C), until germination. If sowing into flats, transplant 1-2 apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting outdoors. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C). Transplant 8 apart in rows 18 apart. Transplant shallowly so that the base of the plant will be slightly above the soil to discourage bottom rot.\u003cbr\u003eDIRECT SEEDING:\u003cbr\u003eSeeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur around 75°F (24°C), depending on the variety and seed lot. Sow seeds 1 apart, rows 12-18 apart. Cover seed lightly, about 1\/8, and firm soil gently. Thin to 8 apart; thinnings may be transplanted. Dry soil must be watered to ensure coolness and moisture, and for uniform germination.\n        \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003cdiv class=\"wt-text-caption\" wt-sem-text-secondary wt-mt-xs-6\u003e\n        \u003ch3 class=\"wt-text-title-small\" wt-sem-text-primary wt-pb-xs-1\u003eProduction partners\u003c\/h3\u003e\n        TattooGardener makes this item with help from\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n        \u003cspan id=\"production-partners-content-toggle\"\u003e\n            \u003cdiv data-clg-id=\"WtInlineToggle\" class=\"wt-content-toggle--truncated-inline-multi\"\u003e\n                \u003cdiv class=\"wt-content-toggle__trigger-wrapper\"\u003e\n                    \n                \u003c\/div\u003e\n                \u003cp id=\"production-partners-content\" class=\"wt-text-truncate--multi-line\" aria-hidden=\"false\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n                    Tattoo Gardner, Bixby, OK\n                \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rkstraders","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48766426742938,"sku":"WTCSGWQ","price":1.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/7804\/3802\/files\/Output_429.jpg?v=1784538833","url":"https:\/\/rkstraders.com\/products\/radicchio-perseo-vegetable-seed-50","provider":"Rkstraders","version":"1.0","type":"link"}