Rossa di Chioggia

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. Chicory · Vegetables

also searched as: росса ди чиоггиа

Variety description

10 August 2026

The variety forms compact, round heads resembling a small cabbage. The leaves have a wine-red or dark purple color with pronounced white veins and a crunchy texture. Head size varies from the dimensions of a baseball to a grapefruit.

The plant belongs to the autumn-winter growing cycle; maturity periods depend on the specific breeding line and can range from 55 to 160 days. The variety possesses resistance to cold, while autumn frosts help improve taste characteristics by reducing the intensity of bitterness.

The variety name is a variety type, including various breeding lines. Excessive nitrogen application during cultivation can lead to internal head rot due to calcium deficiency. The crop is used fresh for salads or undergoes heat treatment.

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Countries of admission

1 jurisdiction

Green indicates countries where the variety is listed in the national catalogue and its seeds are authorized for sale. Expired registrations are marked separately: the variety was previously admitted, but sale is no longer permitted.

IS FI NO SE EE IE GB DK LV LT NL DE PL BY PT ES FR BE CZ SK UA RU LU CH AT HU MD IT SI HR RS RO MT GR BG CY

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Variety in registries Regions of admission, rights holders, and status of plant breeders' rights

Admission to trade

The variety is listed in the national registry — its seeds are authorized for sale in this country.

IT Italy Terminated

№ 000238_O 000238

Registration

20 June 1977

Terminated

3 April 1997

Registry	Number	Application	Registration	Terminated	Status
IT Italy	000238_O 000238	—	20 June 1977	3 April 1997	Terminated

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