{"product_id":"mirabella-castelfranco-radicchio-live-plant","title":"Mirabella Castelfranco Radicchio (Cichorium intybus 'Mirabella Castelfranco') Live Plant – Mild Italian Chicory","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eCichorium intybus 'Mirabella'\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMild, Beautiful Castelfranco Radicchio\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMirabella\u003c\/em\u003e is an extra-early selection of Variegato di Castelfranco, an Italian chicory known for tender cream-colored leaves splashed and speckled with red. Its flavor is milder and more lettuce-like than many red radicchios, making it an excellent choice for fresh salads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeasonal color note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants are green. Cream, burgundy, and red variegation develops as the plant matures in cool weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Grow Mirabella?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMild flavor for gardeners new to radicchio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative cream-and-red leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtra-early maturity—approximately 65 days under suitable conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent for salads, composed plates, and garnishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–12 inches apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Transplant after the hottest summer weather has passed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest color and flavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Develop during cool fall weather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater consistently while plants establish. In colder areas, use frost cloth or another form of protection when a hard freeze is expected.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHarvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvest when the center forms a loose, well-colored head. Remove any weathered outer leaves to reveal the tender variegated center. Enjoy raw, lightly wilted, or grilled.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive the number of well-rooted live plants selected above in 2.5-inch nursery pots. Shipping timing is shown in the selected option. Plant size, fullness, and coloration naturally vary with the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping Restrictions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck agricultural restrictions to confirm this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe cannot ship to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, Washington, Oregon, or Mississippi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Shipping Temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40°F to 80°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExplore related products:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/vegetable-plants\"\u003eCulinary Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"1 Plant in a 2.5\" Pot","offer_id":46443134124182,"sku":"RMC-P-1","price":4.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fall Ship (August-October): 4 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46443134156950,"sku":"RMC-P-4","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Fall Ship (August-October): 6 Plants in 2.5\" Pots","offer_id":46443134189718,"sku":"RMC-P-6","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/Castelfranco_Radicchio_OGC.jpg?v=1788104090","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/mirabella-castelfranco-radicchio-live-plant","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}