{"product_id":"radicchio-cichorium-intybus","title":"Radicchio Cichorium intybus","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"42\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"19\"\u003eRadicchio \/ Red Chicory\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"858\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"60\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"60\" data-end=\"63\"\u003eCichorium intybus, commonly known as Radicchio or Red Chicory, is a striking leafy vegetable prized for its deep burgundy-red leaves contrasted with crisp white veins. Forming tight, cabbage-like heads, this cool-season crop offers a slightly bitter, tangy flavour that mellows when grilled, roasted, or sautéed, while also adding colour and texture to fresh salads. In Melbourne’s climate, radicchio thrives during autumn, winter, and early spring, preferring full sun to part shade and well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. It is relatively easy to grow and benefits from cooler temperatures to develop its best colour and flavour. With its bold appearance and culinary versatility, radicchio is both an ornamental and productive addition to vegetable gardens and kitchen plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"912\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"872\"\u003eShrub - Clumping \/ Grass-like \/ Mounding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"967\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"930\"\u003eMature Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\"\u003eHeight: 20–40 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eWidth: 20–40 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1004\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"980\"\u003eAspect:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"983\"\u003eFull Sun\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003ePart Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1076\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1006\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eFlowering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1020\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eDoes not flower under Melbourne's weather conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1078\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1232\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eKey Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eAnnual\u003cbr data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eCold tolerant\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eEdible Leaves\u003cbr data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1178\"\u003eFast growing\u003cbr data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eOrnamental edible\u003cbr data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1213\"\u003eSuitable for Pots\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1234\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eNon-toxic to humans and pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1350\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eCompanion Plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1302\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003eLettuce\u003cbr data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1315\"\u003eSpinach\u003cbr data-start=\"1322\" data-end=\"1325\"\u003eOnion\u003cbr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1333\"\u003eGarlic\u003cbr data-start=\"1339\" data-end=\"1342\"\u003eBeetroot\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tavistock","offers":[{"title":"TRAY OF 12 X 10CM POTS","offer_id":47761883300005,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0687\/2911\/0693\/files\/RadicchioCichoriumintybus.png?v=1777187453","url":"https:\/\/theplantbroker.com.au\/products\/radicchio-cichorium-intybus","provider":"The Plant Broker","version":"1.0","type":"link"}