When to Plant Radicchio in Big Spring, Texas (79721)

Location

Big Spring, Texas

ZIP Code

79721

USDA Zone

Last Frost

Friday, March 20, 2026

📅 Your 2026 Planting Dates

Start Seeds Indoors

Friday, February 20, 2026

Transplant Outdoors

Friday, March 6, 2026

Based on last frost Friday, March 20, 2026 · Zone 8a

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

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🌿 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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Frequently Asked Questions

When should I plant Radicchio in Big Spring, Texas? +

In Big Spring (Zone 8a), start Radicchio seeds indoors around Friday, February 20, 2026 and transplant outdoors around Friday, March 6, 2026.

What is the last frost date for Big Spring, Texas? +

The average last spring frost date for Big Spring, Texas (ZIP 79721) is around Friday, March 20, 2026. This is based on NOAA climate normals for USDA Zone 8a.

How long does Radicchio take to grow? +

Radicchio typically matures in about 80 days from transplanting. In Big Spring, that means you can expect harvest around Friday, March 6, 2026 plus 80 days.

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

Radicchio should be started indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date. In Big Spring, that means starting around Friday, February 20, 2026.

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Growing Radicchio in Zone 8a

Radicchio (Cichorium intybus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Big Spring, Texas, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 8a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, February 20, 2026.

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