A cultivar originated in the Chioggia region of Italy. This open-pollinated variety gives your garden and kitchen vibrant color and flavor! Palla Rossa is a chicory variety that is a perennial but is grown as an annual in most of the region. BENEFITS: Anthocyanins, antioxidants abundant in radicchio, may assist the heart and digestive system. This vegetable may also combat infections and promote bone and blood sugar health. Radicchio is rich in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that may combat parasites, regulate blood sugar and promote heart and digestive health. USES: Add it to a salad. Include torn or sliced radicchio leaves in a winter mesclun mix or slaw to impart a delicate, palate-cleansing flavor.   **Our Non-GMO, Heirloom Palla Rosa Radicchio Seeds can be grown in pots, or in soil and has been known to reach up to 4" tall! Approx. 500 Seeds