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How to sow radicchio: Direct seed indoors, transplant seedlings outside after hardening off

Sun requirement for radicchio: Plant in Full Sun

Radicchio has been planted 2 times by Growstuff members.

Radicchio is a leaf vegetable that grows in compact, dense heads. It's leaves have a bitter, spicy taste that complement fresh salads in small doses. When sautéed, grilled, or roasted, it's flavor deepens and it becomes less bitter. It is a cool weather crop.

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Predictions

Annual

living and reproducing in a single year or less

Height

15cm

Spread

10cm

Row Spacing

20cm

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Radicchio crops

Radicchio plantings

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How to save seeds

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Transplant day!

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I originally wanted to do this yesterday but it rained in the morning so that kinda put a damper on things.

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