Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 'Radicchio'
Radicchio
Common names: Red Chicory Salad, Cicorino Rosso
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Description
Radicchio is an Italian chicory salad plant that produces bright wine‑red leaves with white ribs, forming a firm, round head. Its strong bitter flavor makes it a specialty for autumn and winter, eaten raw in salads, grilled, or braised where the bitterness mellows pleasantly.
Care instructions
Sow in mid‑June so the heads mature during the cooler autumn period—falling temperatures trigger the intense red coloration. Keep the soil consistently moist and allow time for head formation. Harvest the firm heads before hard frost; light frosts deepen color and flavor.
Companion planting
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