Grow Burgundy Radicchio Seeds, an Italian leafy vegetable prized for its rich red color, crisp texture, and pleasantly bitter flavor. Also known as Italian Chicory, radicchio is widely used in salads, grilling, roasting, and gourmet dishes. Its beautiful burgundy leaves and tight compact heads bring both culinary value and vibrant color to your garden.
These Non-GMO Burgundy Radicchio Seeds thrive in cool weather and produce firm heads with deep pigmentation when grown in full sun and mild temperatures. Perfect for home gardens, raised beds, and container growing, this variety offers outstanding flavor, strong texture, and beautiful presentation in every dish.
Features
- Deep burgundy red heads with crisp white ribs.
- Non-GMO Italian chicory variety with gourmet flavor.
- Excellent for salads, grilling, roasting, and fresh cooking.
- Cool-season crop ideal for fall and spring planting.
- Develops best flavor and color during cool temperatures.
- Suitable for containers, raised beds, and garden rows.
- Compact, tight heads perfect for fresh kitchen harvests.
Specifications
- Plant Name: Burgundy Radicchio (Italian Chicory)
- Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus
- Plant Type: Cool-season leafy vegetable
- Growth Habit: Compact, head-forming rosette
- Seed Type: Open-pollinated, Non-GMO
- Heirloom: Yes
- USDA Zones: Best in Zones 3–10
- Growing Season: Spring and fall
- Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial sun
- Days to Maturity: 65–90 days
- Plant Height: 6–10 inches
- Plant Spacing: 8–12 inches apart
- Soil Preference: Well-drained fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Regular even moisture, avoid soggy soil
- Support Needed: None
- Flavor Profile: Mildly bitter, crisp, and flavorful
- Growth Advantage: Best color formation in cool temperatures
Planting Guide
- Direct sow or start indoors for early planting.
- Sow seeds ¼ inch deep in moist, fertile soil.
- Space plants 8–12 inches apart in full to partial sun.
- Water consistently for tight, tender heads.
- Grow during cool weather for best color and flavor.
- Harvest heads when compact and deep red.
- For milder taste, refrigerate heads before serving.
- Avoid summer heat to prevent premature bolting.
- Perfect for mixed salads or grilled recipes.
