Territorial Seed Company Fenice Castelfranco
Best choice for home gardeners seeking beautiful, nutrient-dense winter greens.
This radicchio brings a sophisticated European aesthetic to the garden with its striking, ruby-speckled rosettes. While you’ll have to embrace its signature mild bitterness, the payoff is a resilient, nutrient-dense green that holds up in the field long after other varieties have wilted.
$4.35
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Territorial Seed
Who it's for
- Home chefs seeking visually stunning, gourmet salad ingredients
- Gardeners preferring delicate, sweet greens over bitter varieties
- Cool-climate growers looking to extend their late-season harvest
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in regions without consistent, predictable autumn frosts
- Impatient growers wanting a quick turnaround for salad greens
- Small-space gardeners prioritizing maximum yield per square foot
Performance breakdown
Germination Reliability
Open-pollinated genetics ensure consistent, predictable sprouting for home gardeners.
Field Resilience
Robust structure allows the heads to withstand fluctuating outdoor conditions easily.
Visual Appeal
Stunning ruby speckles create a high-end aesthetic in any vegetable patch.
Growth Speed
Sixty-five day maturity offers a quick turnaround for seasonal harvests.
Flavor Balance
Mild bitterness provides a sophisticated profile ideal for fresh culinary applications.
Cultivation Ease
Straightforward planting requirements make this variety accessible for all skill levels.
Key Specs
Maturity
65 days
Plant Height
11 inches
Plant Width
16 inches
Soil Temp for Germination
50–70°F
Seed Depth
¼–½"
Seed Spacing
1–2"
Thin Plants to
6–12"
Row Spacing
16–18"
Organic Seed certification
Open-Pollinated variety
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