New
Trio of Treviso Scorze Radicchio on a white background.
A Treviso Scorze Radicchio head laying on a bed of leaves on a white background.
Cut and whole Treviso Scorze Radicchio heads on a white background.
A single Treviso Scorze Radicchio head on a white background.
A trio of Treviso Scorze Radicchio heads on a white background.
Trio of Treviso Scorze Radicchio on a white background.
A Treviso Scorze Radicchio head laying on a bed of leaves on a white background.
Cut and whole Treviso Scorze Radicchio heads on a white background.
A single Treviso Scorze Radicchio head on a white background.
A trio of Treviso Scorze Radicchio heads on a white background.

Radicchio Seeds,
Treviso Scorze

SKU: #RC114
Price
Regular price $3.00
Regular price $0.00 Sale price $3.00
Save $-3
/

Min. 200 seeds

FREE U.S. SHIPPING2-YEAR GUARANTEE

Description

This majestic radicchio from the fields near Scorzè is a feast for the eyes and the plate. This unique radicchio forms tall, elegant, upright heads with slender, tapered leaves, the deep burgundy blades sliced with bright white midribs. Each head is a sculptural beauty, built for late fall harvests when cooler nights draw out its full flavor. The leaves are wonderfully crisp, offering a complex bitterness balanced by sweet undertones. Similar in flavor to traditional Treviso types, but with more grace in the garden and on the plate. Roast to caramelized perfection, grill for smoky intensity, or serve raw to show off its color and crunch. A true heirloom treasure with timeless appeal.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Life Cycle
Biennial
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
80–90
Planting Depth
¼ in.
Plant Spacing
8–12 in.
Ideal Temperature
55–75°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

Growing Guide

When to Grow

Sow Treviso Scorze into trays in August for fall planting, which usually yields better results. For a spring crop, sow in trays 4 to 5 weeks before your last frost and transplant out around the last frost date; mature plants take frost well, but young transplants left out through a long cold spell may bolt instead of heading, so do not rush them into the garden. Sow 1/4 inch deep, allow 7 to 14 days for germination, and count on 80 to 90 days to harvest.

How to Sow and Plant

  • For spring planting, sow seeds 8 weeks before last frost date and transplant out 4 weeks later. (The plants can handle the cold!)
  • Sow seeds indoors ½ inch deep and 1 inch apart.
  • For fall planting (which usually yields better results), sow seeds into trays in the very same way in August.
  • Seeds germinate in 5-10 days.
  • Ideal germination temperature is 45-75 F.

How to Grow

  • Prepare bed with quality compost, and be sure to keep plants consistently moist.
  • Transplant into the garden, 8-10 inches apart.
  • Mulch around plants to suppress weeds and control temperature swings.
  • In order to achieve the perfect red and white blanched heads, you will need to carefully dig the plants and place them in a dark shed or root cellar, where they can remain cold and completely away from sunlight.

PESTS/SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Fungus can be a problem when warm weather and excessive moisture are factors.
  • To control rot, avoid overwatering or watering close to harvest time. Use drip irrigation, and do not plant radicchio in the same garden location year after year.
  • If flea beetles are a pest in your area, cover small plants with a floating row cover to protect from damage.

How to Save Seeds

  • You will need to overwinter radicchio, as it is a biennial and will take two seasons to flower and produce seed.
  • You may find that your plants bolt in the first season. Do not save these seeds; wait for the next season’s flowers.
  • Cut down flower stalks when seed pods begin to dry.
  • Place them in a bag and crush the pods to remove the seeds.

FAQ

How far apart should Treviso Scorze be transplanted?

Transplant into the garden 8 to 12 inches apart, in a bed prepared with quality compost, and keep the plants consistently moist. Mulch around them to suppress weeds and control temperature swings.

Why wait until late fall to cut Treviso Scorze heads?

These tall, upright heads are built for late fall harvests, when cooler nights draw out their full flavor, a complex bitterness balanced by sweet undertones.

How do I avoid rot on Treviso Scorze?

Fungus can be a problem when warm weather and excessive moisture are factors. Avoid overwatering or watering close to harvest time, use drip irrigation, and do not plant radicchio in the same garden location year after year.

Customer reviews

No reviews yet — be the first to share how it grew for you.

More to grow!
See all New Introductions