Radicchio Growing - How To Grow Radicchio In The Garden

Radicchio Growing Guide

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2. Rich, moisture-retentive soil with plenty of compost dug in.
3. Full sun.
4. Tolerates frost but is injured by hard freezes.
5. Drench with an organic liquid plant food when heads begin to form.
6. Start seeds indoors or sow them where you want plants to grow in early spring or early fall.

1. Is radicchio easy to grow?
2. How long does radicchio take to grow?
3. How do you grow radicchio lettuce?
4. Is Radicchio a perennial?

Is radicchio easy to grow?

Radicchio is hardy and can be planted as early as the soil can be worked. It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (15.5-18.3°C). Careful variety selection is important for hot weather plantings. Sow every 3 weeks for a continuous supply of fresh radicchio.

How long does radicchio take to grow?

Radicchio matures in about 80 to 90 days. As soon as the heads are compact, firm and about the size of a baseball, simply cut the plant off at the soil line with a sharp knife. It's best to eat radicchio soon after harvesting it, but it will keep for as long as a week in the refrigerator.

How do you grow radicchio lettuce?

How to Sow

1. Sow radicchio in early spring 2-3 weeks before the last frost and again in midsummer for a fall harvest.
2. Sow in average, well-worked soil in a sunny location.
3. In rows 12 inches apart, sow seeds evenly and cover with ¼ inch of fine soil. ...
4. Seedlings emerge in 7-14 days depending on soil and weather conditions.

Is Radicchio a perennial?

Radicchio is a bright, purple-red, cool-weather-loving perennial. Like a cabbage, it grows heads that can be chopped up and thrown into a salad, or cooked into pastas, omelettes, and more.