Radicchio 'Amaranta'

Edible

Leafy Green

Radicchio 'Amaranta' is a striking Italian leafy vegetable known for its deep red leaves and distinctive bitter flavour. Perfect for salads and cooking, this variety adds colour and a tangy taste to your dishes.

Harvest Time: 4-6 Weeks

Mild, Sweet Flavour

Easy to Grow

Crisp Leaves

Details

Radicchio 'Amaranta' is a gourmet leafy vegetable popular for its deep red, tightly packed leaves and slightly bitter flavour. A staple in Italian cuisine, this variety is ideal for fresh salads, grilled dishes, and stir-fries. 'Amaranta' thrives in cooler weather, making it an excellent crop for autumn and winter gardens. Its vibrant leaves not only add flavour but also striking visual appeal to any dish. Known for its high nutritional value, Radicchio 'Amaranta' is packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a healthy addition to your kitchen garden.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for salads, grilled dishes, and stir-fries
Produces tightly packed, deep red leaves with a slightly bitter taste
Thrives in cooler weather, perfect for autumn and winter harvests

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Plant Information

How To Plant

Plant Care

Radicchio 'Amaranta' is a gourmet Italian vegetable prized for its vibrant red leaves and distinctive bitter flavour. Perfect for salads, cooking, and adding colour to your dishes, this variety thrives in cool weather and is ideal for autumn and winter gardens.

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for salads, grilled dishes, and gourmet cooking
Produces tightly packed, deep red leaves
Thrives in cooler weather, perfect for autumn and winter harvesting

Grows best in full sun to partial shade
Ideal for salads, grilled dishes, and gourmet cooking
Produces tightly packed, deep red leaves
Thrives in cooler weather, perfect for autumn and winter harvesting

Planting Time:	Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony

Planting Time:	Early Spring to Late Summer
Sunlight & Positioning:	Full Sun to Partial Shade
Where to Plant:	Garden Beds - Containers
Growing Location:	Garden - Patio - Balcony

Radicchio 'Amaranta' thrives in cooler temperatures and is best planted in late summer to autumn. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for the best results.

Radicchio needs full sun to partial shade, so choose a bright spot
Plant in well-drained soil or compost-rich beds
Space plants about 30cm apart to allow for mature heads to form
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Radicchio 'Amaranta' thrives in cooler temperatures and is best planted in late summer to autumn. Choose a sunny spot with well-drained soil for the best results.

Radicchio needs full sun to partial shade, so choose a bright spot
Plant in well-drained soil or compost-rich beds
Space plants about 30cm apart to allow for mature heads to form
Water well after planting to help establish roots

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 1/4 inch deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart to ensure good growth

Choose the Right Spot:	A sunny to partially shaded location with well-drained soil
Prepare the Soil:	Loosen the soil and mix in compost or organic matter
Planting:	Sow seeds 1 inch apart, 1/4 inch deep, and cover lightly with soil
Spacing:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart to ensure good growth

Radicchio 'Amaranta' is low-maintenance and thrives in cooler weather. Regular watering and care will ensure a bountiful harvest of vibrant red leaves with a deliciously bitter taste.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to prevent leaves from becoming too bitter
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Harvest when heads are firm and leaves are deep red
Perfect for fresh salads, grilling, or roasting

Radicchio 'Amaranta' is low-maintenance and thrives in cooler weather. Regular watering and care will ensure a bountiful harvest of vibrant red leaves with a deliciously bitter taste.

Water regularly, especially during dry spells, to prevent leaves from becoming too bitter
Mulch around plants to retain moisture and suppress weeds
Harvest when heads are firm and leaves are deep red
Perfect for fresh salads, grilling, or roasting

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when leaves are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads.

Sunlight and Position:	Needs 4-6 hours of direct sunlight daily in a sunny to partially shaded spot.
Watering and Feeding:	Water regularly, keeping the soil moist. Fertilize once during the growing season.
Support and Pruning:	Thin seedlings to 6-8 inches apart, and keep the area weed-free.
Harvesting:	Harvest when leaves are large enough to use, typically within 30-40 days for baby leaves and 50-70 days for full heads.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the ideal growing conditions for Radicchio 'Amaranta'?

Radicchio 'Amaranta' thrives in full sun to partial shade with well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during dry spells.