Rich Burgundy Foliage
Produces attractive reddish-purple leaves that bring beautiful color to vegetable gardens and fresh salads.
Burgundy Radicchio Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Product description
Burgundy Radicchio Seeds
Burgundy Radicchio is a cool-season leafy vegetable known for its attractive burgundy-red leaves and distinctive bitter flavor. It develops colorful leafy heads that add visual interest to vegetable gardens and fresh salads. Radicchio is commonly grown in garden beds and containers with fertile, well-drained soil. This variety is a great choice for gardeners interested in growing colorful salad greens and adding fresh homegrown vegetables to their kitchen.
Burgundy-Red Leaves
Cool-Season Vegetable
Edible Leafy Greens
Salad Garden
Key Features
Distinctive Bitter Flavor
Offers the characteristic pleasantly bitter taste commonly appreciated in traditional radicchio dishes.
Cool-Season Growth
Performs best during cooler growing periods and can be cultivated in suitable spring and fall conditions.
Fresh Kitchen Harvest
Provides colorful edible leaves for salads, grilling, roasting, and other fresh vegetable preparations.
Product Highlights
Rich burgundy-red foliage
Cool-season leafy vegetable
Distinctive bitter flavor
Suitable for home vegetable gardens
Useful for fresh salad preparations
Can be grown in garden containers
Prefers fertile, well-drained soil
Attractive edible garden crop
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Cichorium intybus |
| Common Name | Burgundy Radicchio; Red Chicory |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Seed Type | Vegetable Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Leafy, upright to compact rosette; varies by cultivar |
| Leaf Color | Burgundy-red to reddish-purple |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Generally grown as a cool-season annual vegetable |
| Planting Season | Spring and fall, depending on local climate |
| Seed Starting | Direct sow or start indoors and transplant carefully |
| Germination Time | Approximately 7–14 days under suitable conditions |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 65–75°F (18–24°C) |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Water consistently to maintain even soil moisture |
| Mature Plant Size | Varies by radicchio cultivar and growing conditions |
| Plant Spacing | Approximately 8–12 inches, depending on cultivar |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Prepare the Seeds
Select fresh Burgundy Radicchio Seeds and prepare a seed tray or garden bed with fertile, well-drained soil.
Select fresh Burgundy Radicchio Seeds and prepare a seed tray or garden bed with fertile, well-drained soil.
Step 2: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the growing medium. Keep adequate spacing and gently cover with fine soil.
Sow seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep in the growing medium. Keep adequate spacing and gently cover with fine soil.
Step 3: Maintain Soil Moisture
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged growing conditions.
Water gently after sowing and keep the soil consistently moist. Avoid excessive watering and waterlogged growing conditions.
Step 4: Provide Suitable Growing Conditions
Place plants in full sun or partial shade. Maintain suitable spacing and provide fertile soil for healthy leafy growth.
Place plants in full sun or partial shade. Maintain suitable spacing and provide fertile soil for healthy leafy growth.
Step 5: Harvest the Leaves
Harvest mature outer leaves as needed or allow the plant to develop a fuller head, depending on the cultivar. Cooler growing conditions can help improve leaf quality and flavor.
Harvest mature outer leaves as needed or allow the plant to develop a fuller head, depending on the cultivar. Cooler growing conditions can help improve leaf quality and flavor.
Grow Colorful Burgundy Radicchio in Your Garden
Burgundy Radicchio Seeds are a wonderful choice for gardeners interested in growing colorful and flavorful leafy vegetables. Their attractive burgundy foliage and distinctive taste make them suitable for home vegetable gardens and fresh kitchen harvests. Provide cool growing conditions, fertile soil, and consistent moisture for healthy plant development.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find helpful answers about Burgundy Radicchio bitterness, growing conditions, and harvesting this colorful leafy vegetable.
Why does Burgundy Radicchio taste bitter, and how can you reduce the bitterness?
Radicchio naturally contains bitter-tasting compounds that give it its distinctive flavor. Growing it during cooler weather and harvesting at the appropriate maturity can help improve eating quality. Soaking sliced leaves briefly in cold water or combining them with sweet ingredients can also balance the bitterness in recipes.
When is Burgundy Radicchio ready to harvest?
Harvesting time depends on the specific radicchio cultivar and growing conditions. Outer leaves can often be harvested individually as they mature, while heading varieties should be allowed to develop their characteristic compact heads. Check the seed supplier's maturity information for the particular variety.
Can Burgundy Radicchio grow in warm weather?
Radicchio is primarily a cool-season crop. High temperatures can encourage premature bolting, reduce head quality, and increase bitterness. In warmer regions, grow it during the cooler season, provide partial afternoon shade when needed, and maintain consistent soil moisture.