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Radicchio
Cichorium intybus
Also known as: Italian chicory, red chicory
Italian chicory forming tight burgundy heads with white veining. Bitter flavor mellowed by grilling or cold weather.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing8–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.25″
Height6–12″
Spread8–12″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Direct Sow (Spring)
0–9 weeks after last frost
Transplant Outdoors
1–9 weeks after last frost
Fall Sow
8–10 weeks before first frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
60–80 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
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Zones 1–13
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Best as fall crop — cold improves color and sweetens flavor. Tolerates light frost.
Companion Plants
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