Mirabella Castelfranco Radicchio 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.

Shipping Restrictions

Check Agricultural restrictions if this plant can be shipped from Maryland to your state.

Ideal shipping temperature: 45°F to 85°F.

Our Arrival Guarantee

Every plant is guaranteed to arrive healthy. Unpack promptly after delivery. If there is a problem on arrival, contact us within 24 hours and include clear photos so we can help. Shipments are insured against transit damage.

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