Chioggia 506 Radicchio chicory
Cichorium intybus 'Chioggia 506 Radicchio'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterNeeds moderate soil
Size2 to 4 feet tall12 to 24 inches wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
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'Chioggia 506 Radicchio' chicory (Cichorium intybus 'Chioggia 506 Radicchio') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun, average moisture, and sandy, loamy, or chalky soil. It grows 24 to 47 inches tall and blooms in spring, summer, and autumn. Butterflies and bees visit the flowers.
Pairs well with Red clover, Dill, and Rosemary.