Castelfranco Radicchio Seed
Latin Name: Cichorium intybus var. foliosum Endive
| Harvesting | Harvest when Mature |
|---|---|
| Growing Conditions | Field Crop, Greenhouse Performer, Grows Well in Containers |
| Additional Characteristics | Best Suited for Spring & Fall Crop, Cold Tolerant, Easy to Grow |
| Flowering Month | Flowers for Reproduction |
| Garden Style | Kitchen Culinary |
| Lighting Conditions | Full Sun |
| Seed Type | Open Pollinated |
| Days to Maturity | 75 Days |
| Stem Type | Single Stem |
| Plant Hardiness | Half Hardy |
| Plant Height | 7 - 15 inches |
| Plant Lifecycle | Annual |
| Plant Moisture & Climate | Well-drained |
| Plant Uses | Patio Container Friendly, Edible |
| Shape | Leaf, Elongated |
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SKU
RR9380-8559
Castelfranco Radicchio is a visually stunning, old Italian gourmet heirloom variety that features beautiful variegated closed crunchy heads. The light lime-cream leaves are splashed with wine colored speckles. It is wildly popular among culinary creators for its gorgeous appearance and pleasing flavor when blended into salads. Ideally grown in the fall, this variety prefers shorter days and cooler temperatures in order to head up and produce exceptional coloration. To grow in the spring, start early for transplants to get ahead of the warmer summer months. An excellent choice for home gardeners who love to cook and a "must grow" variety for fresh market and restaurant producers who truly want to stand out in terms of growing exceptional varieties with eye-catching color. 75 days. Packet: 100 seeds.
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Castelfranco Radicchio is a visually stunning, old Italian gourmet heirloom variety that features beautiful variegated closed crunchy heads. The light lime-cream leaves are splashed with wine colored speckles. It is wildly popular among culinary creators for its gorgeous appearance and pleasing flavor when blended into salads. Ideally grown in the fall, this variety prefers shorter days and cooler temperatures in order to head up and produce exceptional coloration. To grow in the spring, start early for transplants to get ahead of the warmer summer months. An excellent choice for home gardeners who love to cook and a "must grow" variety for fresh market and restaurant producers who truly want to stand out in terms of growing exceptional varieties with eye-catching color. 75 days. Packet: 100 seeds.
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