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Radicchio 2021
Radicchio is a traditional Italian chicory that is gaining popularity across the United States. Radicchio is day-length
and temperature sensitive. We suggest trialing varieties in your region to find the best slot. If your radicchio plant-
ings tend to bolt then start the seedlings later. If they tend to not head up, start the seedlings earlier.
DTM= days from transplant to maturity.
*This slotting is based on a maritime climate characteristic of the Pacific Northwest and Northern Italy.
SYMBOL KEY & DEFINITIONS
F1
Hybrid variety: Cross between two genetically distinct parent lines chosen for spe- NEW! New Addition: Varieties that are new to our catalog for this edition.
cific traits, using traditional breeding methods. Hybrids typically show better vigor,
uniformity of size and shape, and disease resistance than open pollinated varieties.
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(OP) Open Pollinated variety: Reproduce naturally via cross-pollination or self-pollination.
Open pollinated varieties may lack the uniformity and disease resistance of hybrids. Extremely Heat Tolerant
Organic: Seeds are grown and produced in organic systems without the use of syn-
thetic elements. Extremely Cold Tolerant
(U) Untreated: Seeds are grown in conventional systems, but have no further synthetic elements
on the actual seed. Storage: Proven ability to store long-term.
TYPE VARIETY DTM SLOT DESCRIPTION
Spring/
Sugarloaf NETTUNO (U) 55 days Summer/Fall
Tall and dense with dark green leaves. Wraps are clean and free of tip burn.
Spring/
Chioggia (Red) SIRIO (U) 65 days Summer
Performs well in summer. Round and uniform.
Spring/
Chioggia (Red) LEONARDO F1 80 days Summer/Fall
Industry standard. Uniform and dense.
Chioggia (Red) 4050 90 days Fall Large, dense heads. Stores well.
Chioggia (Red) 614 (U) 130 days Late Fall Cold tolerant. High yielding. Stores well.
Chioggia (Red) RUBRO F1 145 days Winter Latest maturing. Large and dense. Stores well.
Light green round. Good vigor. Good tolerance to cold and light frost. Short
Chioggia (White) BRENTA MEDIO (U) 90 days Fall
term storage.
Very uniform. Dense and tight heads with light cream/green color and red
Chioggia, (Variegated) NEW! GALILEO F1 (U) 80 days Summer/Fall
spots. High yield potential.
Chioggia, (Variegated) MARINANTA (U) 130 days Winter Round Chioggia type with pink and green leaves. Cold tolerant. High yields.
SUGARLOAF CHIOGGIA VARIEGATED
A very tall and slender green variety that is mild tasting. This specialty Chioggia has beautiful pink, green and white leaves with a classically tight, round head.
Sugarloaf is consistent in shape, color, and size.
NETTUNO
NEW! GALILEO F1 MARINANTA
CHIOGGIA BIANCO DI CHIOGGIA
This round radicchio is a standard type grown in the USA. With red leaves and thick white ribs, The same size and shape as a red Chioggia, but a beau-
these varieties are widely used in salad mixes or as fresh market heads. tiful pale green color. Very dence and flavorful.
SIRIO LEONARDO F1 BRENTA MEDIO
4050 614 RUBRO F1
TYPE VARIETY DTM SLOT DESCRIPTION
Spring/early Early to mature variety that works well in the spring to early summer with
Treviso Precoce SPRING (U) 60-65 days Summer good bolting tolerance.
Great bolting tolerance on this elongated deep red radicchio. Perfect for
Treviso Precoce NEW! CARAVAGGIO F1 (U) 75 days Summer/Fall
summer harvests.
Treviso Precoce TVG1 (U) 75 days Summer/Fall Standard for main season.
Treviso Precoce BALDO (U) 110 days Fall Large and dense. Cold tolerant. Stores very well.
Treviso Precoce BOTTIGLIONE (U) 130 days Winter Good weight and yield. Stores well.
Round, great uniformity. Light green with pink specks. Can tolerate light frost.
Lusia ADIGE MEDIO (U) 80-85 days Summer/Fall
Holds well in field
TREVISO
Oblong shape that is less bitter than the Chioggia types. Treviso types are perfectly suited for salads and cooking. Long leaves are crunchy with some
bitterness and rich flavor.
BALDO BOTTIGLIONE NEW! CARAVAGGIO F1 SPRING
TVG1 LUSIA
Loosely filled, oval radicchio have speckled coloration with a mildly sweet flavor and more
delicate texture than Castelfranco types.
ADIGE MEDIO
For more radicchio information, follow us on instagram @osbornequalityseeds and check
out our youtube channel for videos from our trials.
Linda speaking about radicchio at Oregon State University winter
vegetable trials.
TYPE VARIETY DTM SLOT DESCRIPTION
Castelfranco FENICE (U) 90 days Fall High yield of blanched heads with red flecks. May bolt if spring planted.
Excellent cold tolerance with good vigor. Dense heads and improved unifor-
Castelfranco LUCREZIA (U) 110 days Late Fall
mity.
CASTELFRANCO
Heads are round at the base and tapered upwards with leaves that are more open at the top. Flavor is mild and sweet,
making it a perfect alternative to lettuce!
FENICE FENICE (CUT)
LUCREZIA
TYPE VARIETY DTM SLOT DESCRIPTION
Verona GIULIETTA (U) 95 days Spring/Fall Elongated football shape. Very uniform. Holds well in field or storage
Verona COLOGNA TARDIVA(U) 110 days Fall/Winter Heat and cold tolerant. Stores well.
Verona NEW! COSTAROSSA (U) 125-130 days Fall/Winter Specialty Verona type that can be harvested later in mild climates.
VERONA
Smaller than Chioggia types with a a slight point at the top. May be more bitter than others and are great for cooking.
GIULIETTA COLOGNA TARDIVO NEW! COSTAROSSA
CHICORY BABY LEAF
GREEN CURLED RUFFEC 25 days- direct seeding (U)
Bright green, serrated and ruffled leaves with mild bitterness. Add Green Curled Ruffec to salad mixes for flavor, ease of growth, and loft, or sell with Red Ball
3 for a baby leaf chicory mix that chefs will love! Faster than lettuce and without the pest pressure of brassica greens.
RED BALL 3 30-35 days- direct seeding (U)
Leaves are dark green with red streaks/speckles that darken in cooler temperatures. These striking radicchio leaves add great color and a welcomed mild
bitterness to salad.
GREEN CURLED RUFFEC RED BALL 3
TYPE VARIETY DTM SLOT DESCRIPTION
Loose red leaves with thin white veins. Can be forced in field or otherwise.
Specialty SILE PRECOCE (U) 80 days Fall
(Treviso Tardivo)
Specialty SILE TARDIVO (U) 110 days Winter Uniform. Crispy in texture. Can be forced in field or otherwise. (Treviso Tardivo)
Specialty ROSALBA (U) 130 days Winter Pillowy smooth pink leaves. Will turn pink with frosts. Cold tolerant.
SPECIALTY
Sile are forcing (shaded from light) varieties with a loose head formation and curled delicate leaves with similar flavor to Treviso.
SILE TARDIVO SILE PRECOCE
SPECIALTY PINK
A beautiful bright, pastel pink radicchio with slightly thicker leaves and a wonderfully light, bitter, sweet flavor. It is truly a masterpiece in the field,
which makes the longer maturity time worth it. But be warned, it needs cold temperatures to turn pink.
ROSALBA
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