Radicchio grows best in the cool weather of spring and fall. Radicchio has a lettuce like head that colors to a deep rosy red as weather grows cold in autumn or winter. The slightly bitter taste of radicchio sweetens with cooler day temperatures. Direct seed radicchio in the spring as soon as the soil can…
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How to Harvest and Store Radicchio
Harvest radicchio almost any time during growth—when leaves are just 2 to 3 inches (5-7 cm) long or after a head forms and is firm to the touch. Radicchio matures 60 to 64 days after sowing. Radicchio will grow green or reddish-green until cold weather arrives then leaves will change to a range of reds,…
How to Grow Chicory, Belgian Endive, and Radicchio
Chicory, Belgian endive, and radicchio are cool weather crops, all grown from the same plant. Sow chicory seed in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. Grow chicory and radicchio in temperatures ranging from 45° to 75°F. Plant chicory and radicchio so that…
Radicchio: Kitchen Basics
Radicchio is a sharp-tasting cool-weather salad green that can be simply dressed with vinaigrette. It also can add a spicy note to mixed green salads dominated by milder salad greens. Grill radicchio with olive oil and salt or flour and fry it to accompany meats. Radicchio can be sautéed or baked. Cooked radicchio will add…