Verona Radicchio Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Verona Radicchio Seeds are from Cichorium intybus, a cool-season leafy vegetable variety known for its compact elongated heads, crisp leaves, and colorful foliage. This Italian chicory type is commonly grown in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Verona 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 attractive foliage for home gardens.

Features

• Seeds of the Verona Radicchio leafy vegetable variety
• Produces compact elongated heads with colorful leaves
• 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): Verona 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: 8–14 in tall, 6–10 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 in apart