Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
red radicchio, bicolored radicchio, (green radicchio
Brassica oleracea var. sabauda
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
6-8
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Sky Blue
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacteria, Damping-off, Darkling beetles, Downy mildew, fungus, Red blotch
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Beetles
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
Food Allergy
Nausea
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants, Digestion problems, Vitamin K, Weight loss
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
CICHORIUM intybus
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Radicchio, Wild Chicory
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
Radicchio
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Radicchio
Wirsing
In French
Radicchio
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
achicoria
col de col rizada
In Greek
ραντίτσιο
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
radicchio
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
radicchio
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Radicchio
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Eudicotyledones
Order
Asterales
Brassicales
Family
Asteraceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Radicchio season is Summer and Savoy Cabbage season is Summer. The type of soil for Radicchio is Loam, Sand and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Radicchio is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Radicchio height is 61.00 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Radicchio flower color: Sky Blue
Radicchio leaf color: Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Radicchio and Savoy Cabbage include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Radicchio pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Savoy Cabbage pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Radicchio needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.