Castelfranco · Radicchio
Planting Schedule
Add Castelfranco to your garden to build a schedule and get reminders.
| Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Start Indoors | Direct Sow |
| Last Frost | May 13th |
| Transplant / Direct Sow Outdoors | May 6th |
| Harvest Begins | Jul 20th |
| Harvest Ends | Sep 27th |
Crop Details
Transplant Conditions:
Wait until soil reaches 40°F
and nights stay above 28°F
before moving outdoors.
| Trait | Value |
|---|---|
| Days to Maturity | 75 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Growth Habit | Rosette |
| Support Needed | None |
| Planting Depth | Surface |
| Germination Temp (°F) | 70 |
| Min Soil Temp (°F) | 40 |
| Min Night Temp (°F) | 28 |
| Harden Off (days) | Not Required |
Expert Note: For Castelfranco (a chicory/radicchio type), sow so plants size up before hard cold, then use cool weather to sweeten and intensify color.