Cabbage Radicchio Seeds – Heirloom Italian Chicory Classic
- Ontario Grown
$1.95
SKU: GS-8272-CAB-DT
- Free shipping on orders over $50 (in Canada)
- Organicly grown
- Non GMO
Description
Cabbage 'Radicchio' (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum), commonly known as Radicchio di Chioggia or Italian Red Cabbage Chicory, is a prized open-pollinated Italian heirloom celebrated for its vibrant coloration, crisp texture, and pleasantly bitter flavor profile. Growing into compact, tightly wrapped round heads roughly the size of a softball, it features deep ruby-red to magenta leaves laced with prominent, crisp white veins. Exposure to cool autumn weather intensifies both its striking coloration and natural sweetness. Indispensable in traditional Italian cuisine, Radicchio adds bold color, crunch, and sophisticated flavor to fresh salads, grilled dishes, roasted vegetable medleys, and risotto.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Cabbage 'Radicchio' / Radicchio di Chioggia (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum)
- Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
- Plant Class: Cool-Season Biennial Grown as Annual / Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
- Color: Deep ruby-red to magenta leaves, contrasting bright white leaf ribs
- Plant Characteristics: Compact head-forming habit (6–8 inches wide / 15–20 cm), tightly packed round heads, distinct bitter-sweet flavor, strong frost hardiness
- Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised garden rows, cool-season patio containers, cold frames
- Season: Autumn to Early Winter Harvest (Cool Season, ~80–90 Days to Maturity from Transplant)
- Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow or start seeds indoors early to mid-June (sow 0.25 inches deep). Transplant seedlings outdoors mid-to-late July for autumn heading. Cool autumn temperatures are critical for tight head formation, deep color development. Space plants 8 to 12 inches apart in rows 18 inches apart.
- Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full cool sun; appreciates light shade during hot summer starts)
- Watering Needs: Moderate (requires consistent moisture; well-drained fertile soil, avoiding dry soil spells)
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