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Radicchio

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Radicchio is a plant which belongs to the Chicorium genus. It is an edible vegetable and is treated mainly as an annual, so it grows best over the course of a single year. Consider Red Verona, Palla Rossa, Rossa di treviso, Palla Rossa Ashalim, and Palla Rossa Tardiva to grow as they are very popular with home gardeners.

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How to grow Radicchio

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Position in a full sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Radicchio is thought of as half hardy, so remember to watch your frost dates and ensure you have this plant protected when the temperature dips.

Growing Radicchio from seed

Transplanting Radicchio

Companion plants for Radicchio

These plants have been known to grow well alongside Radicchio so consider planting:

Repellent plants for Radicchio

These plants will not grow well with Radicchio so avoid planting these within close proximity:

Common Radicchio problems

These problems, diseases and pests are known to affect Radicchio plants:

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Radicchio care instructions

Category The lifecycle that this Radicchio exhibits. Annual Difficulty How easy is Radicchio to grow? Help build our wiki!
Lifecycle The lifecycle that this Radicchio exhibits. Annual Growth Habit What shape or habit does Radicchio grow into? Help build our wiki!
Hardiness How frost hardy is Radicchio? Half Hardy Country of Origin Where did Radicchio come from? Help build our wiki!
Mature Height How tall does Radicchio grow? Help build our wiki! Mature Spread How wide does Radicchio grow? Help build our wiki!
USDA Zone Range Which zones does Radicchio grow best in? to pH Range The level of acidity for Radicchio. -
Water Requirements How much water does Radicchio require? Medium Nitrogen Requirements How much nitrogen fertilizer does Radicchio need? Help build our wiki!
Soil What sort of soil should I plant Radicchio in? Help build our wiki! Sun How much sunlight does Radicchio need to grow? Full Sun
Can Sow Direct? Can Radicchio be sown directly? Yes Sowing Depth How deep to plant Radicchio? 0.6 cm / 0.23 inches
Sowing Distance Apart How far apart to plant Radicchio? 5.0 cm / 1.95 inches Sowing Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Radicchio? 30.5 cm / 11.89 inches
Ideal Germination Temperature Range What temperatures does Radicchio need in order to germinate? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki! Growing Temperatures What temperatures are best to grow Radicchio in? Help build our wiki! to Help build our wiki!
Planting Distance Apart How far apart to plant Radicchio seedlings. Help build our wiki! Planting Row Distance Apart How far apart to plant rows of Radicchio seedlings. Help build our wiki!
Bloom Time When will Radicchio bloom? Help build our wiki! Harvest Time When is Radicchio ready for harvest? Help build our wiki!
Pruning Time When should I prune Radicchio? Help build our wiki!

How long does Radicchio take to grow?

These estimates for how long Radicchio takes to sprout, grow and harvest are from real observations from real gardeners, right around the world. Start logging and journaling your observations to participate!

Days to Germination How long does it take Radicchio to germinate? 4 days Average 4 days | Min 3 days | Max 14 days (7)
Days to Transplant How long until I can plant out Radicchio? + 19 days Average 19 days | Min 9 days | Max 53 days (3)
Days to Maturity How long until Radicchio is ready for harvest / bloom? + 104 days Average 104 days | Min 86 days | Max 131 days (4)
Total Growing Days How long does it take to grow Radicchio? = 127 days

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