Leafy greens and brassicas · Moderate
Radicchio
Cichorium intybus
NFT or DWC.
- EC (mS/cm)
- n/a
- pH
- n/a
- Cycle
- long
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Sound origin
Cichorium intybus
Red chicory from Italy, grown mainly in the Veneto (Treviso, Chioggia, Castelfranco).
Source: Wikipedia
What it provides nutrients
Per 100 g, raw · Red chicory, raw
- Source of fiber
% of an adult’s reference intake (EU Regulation 1169/2011). “Source of”: at least 15 % per 100 g, “high in”: at least 30 % (thresholds of EC Regulation 1924/2006).
Key steps
- Heading red chicory: sow in summer for a fall harvest.
- Color and the heart form in cool weather.
- Prized for its bitter flavor.
- Grown like a large lettuce.
In which system?
| Tower | NFT | Growing medium | Kratky |
|---|---|---|---|
Approximate calendar
| Sowing | June, July |
| Plants | none |
| Harvest | Sept., Oct., Nov. |
Garden, patio, balcony: Belgian and northern French climate, earlier farther south. Estimates to adjust with your own dates.
Frequently asked questions
Radicchio in hydroponics: what pH?
No specific range is published for this crop in the Oklahoma State table: we do not force an unverified figure. Start from the common range of 5.5–7.0 and write down your results.
Radicchio in hydroponics: what EC?
Oklahoma State has published no value for this crop. Start low, watch the growth and record your measurements in a log.
Radicchio: which hydroponic system?
Best suited: growing medium (Dutch bucket). NFT or DWC.
Radicchio: when to sow in Belgium?
Indicative window for a garden, patio or balcony in Belgium or northern France: June and July. Adjust with your own dates.
- Mon Potager Hydroponique growing benchmarks