Radicchio
Cichorium intybus var. foliosum
Family: Asteraceae
Radicchio grows in full sun to partial shade and prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. Water needs: Moderate; consistent moisture.
How to Grow Radicchio
Radicchio growing information includes sunlight requirements of Full sun to partial shade, soil conditions listed as Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter with a soil pH of 6.0-7.5, and Moderate; consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 4-10 as an annual. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Radicchio as 5-14 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1/4 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 60-100 days.
Plant Overview
Radicchio (Cichorium intybus var. foliosum) is listed in the Asteraceae family and categorized as a vegetable with a biennial commonly grown as an annual life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0143
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Plant type
- Vegetable
- Life cycle
- Biennial commonly grown as an annual
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Radicchio is listed for full sun to partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. The listed soil pH range is 6.0-7.5, and the listed hardiness range is 4-10 as an annual.
- Hardiness zones
- 4-10 as an annual
- Sunlight
- Full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- Fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Soil pH
- 6.0-7.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 5-14 days and the seed depth is 1/4 inch. The listed time to maturity is 60-100 days. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 5-14 days
- Seed depth
- 1/4 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 60-100 days
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.