Red Ball 3 (Early)

16-25 days micro, 35 days baby, 85 days full size. Red Ball 3 is a small, dark red, tightly packed, cabbage like heads made up of dark burgundy red and white leaves.  Heads grow to around 6-7” .  The sharp flavor is a very popular addition to salads.  Also good steamed, sautéed, grilled and stir fried.  Can be cooked as a vegetable or eaten raw as a salad green.   Also known as Radicchio and Palla Rossa.