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When to Plant Radicchio in Madison, Florida (32341)

Location

Madison, Florida

ZIP Code

32341

USDA Zone

9a

Last Frost

Friday, February 20, 2026

📅 Planting Calendar

Start Seeds Indoors Friday, January 23, 2026
Transplant Outdoors Friday, February 6, 2026

Pro Tip: Start Radicchio seeds indoors 4 weeks before your last frost date, then transplant outdoors around Friday, February 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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Growing Radicchio in Zone 9a

Radicchio (Cichorium intybus) is a popular garden vegetable. In Madison, Florida, which is in USDA Hardiness Zone 9a, you should start seeds indoors around Friday, January 23, 2026.

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