Radicchio (Chicory) Seeds -Red
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Grow colorful and delicious red radicchio (chicory) with these premium seeds, perfect for home gardens. Known for their slightly bitter yet crisp flavor, radicchio leaves add bold taste and vibrant color to salads, sautés, and gourmet dishes, while being packed with vitamins and antioxidants.




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Features
Life Cycle
Biennial, annual grown
Planting Season
Spring, fall
Growth Habit
Compact heads
Flavor Profile
Bitter, tangy
Plant Characteristics
Red leaves, white veins
Use
Culinary, salad
Growing Conditions
Sun, well-drained soil
Harvest Advantages
Attractive heads
Plant Resistance
Cold hardy
About Radicchio (Chicory) Seeds – Red
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
Seed Names
Radicchio seeds
Seed Type
Open-pollinated, heirloom
Radicchio, also known as red chicory, produces vibrant deep-red leaves with contrasting white veins, forming compact, round heads. Its sharp, slightly bitter taste adds a gourmet touch to fresh salads, grilled dishes, and Italian cuisine. Cold-tolerant and well-suited to spring and fall planting, red radicchio offers both ornamental beauty and culinary versatility, making it a prized crop for home gardens.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun to partial shade
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow or transplant
Plant Spacing
8–10 inches
Days to Maturity
70–90 days
Soil Preparation
Direct sow outdoors
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–10
Water Needs
Moderate, steady moisture
Planting Season
Early spring or fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
up to 8 sq. ft.
500
up to 40 sq. ft.
1000
up to 80 sq. ft.