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When to Plant Radicchio in Burkettsville, Ohio (45310)

Location

Burkettsville, Ohio

ZIP Code

45310

USDA Zone

6a

Last Frost

Monday, April 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Monday, March 23, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Monday, April 6, 2026

Based on last frost Monday, April 20, 2026 · Zone 6a

Pro tip: Start Radicchio seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.

🌿 Plant Details

Scientific Name Cichorium intybus
Days to Maturity 80 days
Mature Height 6-12"
Spread 10"
Type Head
Fruit Size Small-Medium (fist-sized head)

☀️ Growing Requirements

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Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

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Water

Regular (keep moist)

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Spacing

10" apart

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Planting Depth

0.25" deep

Seeds typically germinate in 5-10 days

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🌾 Seed Saving Guide

🟡 Moderate
✅ Open-pollinated — seeds grow true to parent

When to Harvest Seed

Allow plants to bolt in year 2 and seed heads to dry on the stalk.

Processing

Cut dried stalks, thresh and winnow to separate seeds.

Seed Viability

Up to 3 years when stored cool, dark, and dry.

Pro Tip

Radicchio is a chicory — crosses with endive, escarole, and wild chicory. Isolate by 300 feet.

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Raised Bed Planting Guides

A 4×8 bed fits 46 plants of Radicchio. See plant counts, spacing grids, and companion pairings for every bed size →

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Radicchio in Burkettsville, Ohio? +

In Burkettsville (Zone 6a), start Radicchio seeds indoors around Monday, March 23, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Monday, April 6, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Burkettsville, Ohio? +

The average last spring frost date for Burkettsville, Ohio (ZIP 45310) is around Monday, April 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 6a.

How long does Radicchio take to grow? +

Radicchio typically matures in about 80 days from transplanting. In Burkettsville, that means you can expect harvest around Monday, April 6, 2026 plus 80 days.

Should I start Radicchio indoors or direct sow in Ohio? +

Radicchio should be started indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date. In Burkettsville, that means starting around Monday, March 23, 2026.

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Growing Radicchio in Zone 6a

Radicchio (Cichorium intybus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Burkettsville, Ohio, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 6a, you should start seeds indoors around Monday, March 23, 2026.

Your average last frost date is Monday, April 20, 2026. Plan to transplant your Radicchio seedlings outdoors around Monday, April 6, 2026, about -2 weeks after your last frost date.