Mirabella Castelfranco Radicchio (Cichorium intybus 'Mirabella Castelfranco') Live Plant – Mild Italian Chicory

Scientific name: Cichorium intybus 'Mirabella'

Mild, Beautiful Castelfranco Radicchio

Mirabella 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.

Seasonal color note: Young plants are green. Cream, burgundy, and red variegation develops as the plant matures in cool weather.

Why Grow Mirabella?

• Mild flavor for gardeners new to radicchio
• Decorative cream-and-red leaves
• Extra-early maturity—approximately 65 days under suitable conditions
• Excellent for salads, composed plates, and garnishes

Growing Conditions

• Light: Full sun to part shade
• Soil: Fertile, consistently moist, well-drained soil
• Spacing: 10–12 inches apart
• Planting season: Transplant after the hottest summer weather has passed
• Best color and flavor: Develop during cool fall weather

Water consistently while plants establish. In colder areas, use frost cloth or another form of protection when a hard freeze is expected.

Harvest

Harvest 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.

What You’ll Receive

You 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.

Arrival Support

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