Castelfranco Radicchio Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Castelfranco Radicchio Seeds are from Cichorium intybus, a cool-season leafy vegetable variety known for its round heads, tender leaves, and attractive green foliage with creamy markings. This traditional Italian chicory variety is commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Castelfranco Radicchio performs best in fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture and full sun to partial shade conditions. It is suitable for spring and fall cultivation and provides ornamental and edible garden foliage.

Features

• Seeds of the Castelfranco Radicchio leafy vegetable variety
• Produces round heads with unique leaf patterns
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in cool-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, moisture-retentive soil
• Provides attractive edible garden foliage

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus
• Common Name (US): Castelfranco Radicchio, Italian Chicory
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial leafy vegetable grown as an annual
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Planting Season: Spring and Fall
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring and Fall
• Sowing Season Months: March–May, August–September
• Germination: 7–14 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 8–12 in tall, 8–12 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 in apart