Whole plant
Overall shape, height, branching and growth habit.
Leafy Greens
Radicchio growing guide
Italian leafy vegetable with bitter, slightly peppery red-and-white leaves. Excellent for salads and grilling. Heads form in cool weather — heat causes bitterness.
Photo reference
Use this real-world photo as the main plant reference, then compare it with the botanical drawings below for leaf, flower and harvest details.
4-7 daysGermination
60-80 daysHarvest
30 cmSpacing
0.5 cmSow depth
Full/PartSun
HardyFrost
2 cm/weekWater
5.5-6.8pH
Planting calendar by climate
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| Climate | Sow | Transplant / Plant | Harvest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tropical | Apr - Aug | Apr - Aug | May - Oct |
| Subtropical | Feb - Jul | Feb - Jul | Apr - Sep |
| Mediterranean | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Apr - Oct |
| Temperate | Feb - Aug | Feb - Aug | Apr - Oct |
| Cool | Feb - Jul | Feb - Jul | Apr - Sep |
| Arid | Mar - Jul | Mar - Jul | May - Sep |
Botanical reference
Compare the whole plant first, then check the leaf, flower and harvest detail to identify what Radicchio should look like as it grows.
Leaf detail
Leaf shape, edges, colour and vein pattern.
Flower detail
Flower colour, structure and where blooms appear.
Harvest / detail
Fruit, root, seed, pod or the strongest identifying feature.
Cooking and eating ideas
A quick garden-to-table guide for using Radicchio after harvest.
Raw / fresh
Use young tender leaves fresh in salads, wraps, bowls, sandwiches, or as a garnish where suitable.
Cooked
Wilt, steam, stir-fry, braise, add to soups, fold into omelettes, or use in savoury bakes.
Store / preserve
Use fresh, blanch and freeze sturdy greens, ferment, or make herb-style pastes depending on the crop.
Try: Fresh salad, Garlic stir-fry, Soup greens, Wilted side.
Good companions
Lettuce, Radish
Avoid near
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Growing note
Cut down plants in late summer for a second crop of new growth in autumn.
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