Cichorium intybus 'Leonardo' (Leonardo Radicchio, Leonardo Italian Chicory)
Botanical Information
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Cichorium |
| Species | intybus |
| Cultivar | 'Leonardo' |
| Category | Annuals |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Height | 15-45 cm |
| Spread | 38-45 cm |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagate by seed. |
| Cultivation | Radicchio grows best in cool or mild weather, i.e. autumn, winter, and spring. Summer crops can be successful if nights are cool (below 16°C). Frost tolerant Leonardo produces large well formed red heads. Plant in summer and autumn for autumn and winter harvest. Vigorous, uniform and tipburn resistant. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origin. |
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