Specialty pink radicchio that is a late maturing Rosso di Verona type with deep pink to bright purple leaves and a compact plant structure. Good yields of small sized heads with a diverse array of pink shades and textures. 120 days. Photo courtesy of Osborne Seed.<\/p>\n
Care: Plant 20-30″ apart in rows 24-36″ apart in full sun, cool moist soil.<\/p>\n
Red or green or in between, Italian chicories (aka endive, frisee, and radicchio) are heritage greens that combine a sweet, flowery fragrance with an intriguingly peppery bite. Gorgeous in the garden and stunning on the plate, this bevy of Italian beauties offer myriad variations to enjoy. With scoop-shaped leaves that are perfect for dipping, these flavorful greens partner deliciously with distinctive cheeses and creamy dressings. Their spunky bite is mellowed by slow cooking; try braising in butter or splitting whole heads lengthwise and grilling until lightly caramelized. Josh Volk of Slowhand Farm<\/em> offers more ideas here<\/a> and explains how to get the most from these versatile vegetables here<\/a>. We think you\u2019ll be as excited as we are when you see this fantastic brochure<\/a> from Osborne Quality Seeds<\/em> (we\u2019re grateful for the loan!) as well as this informative Italian poster<\/a> which was created by Local Roots Farm, Johnny’s Selected Seeds and the Culinary Breeding Network<\/a>, and features many of the varieties we’re growing.<\/p>\n