Types of Radicchio

Radicchio is a mildly bitter tasting leafy vegetable. It is actually Italian Chicory. Some (the popular) varieties includes radicchio di Verona which looks like a small head of red lettuce and radicchio di Treviso that looks a bit like a red version of Belgium Endive.

Radicchio is a mildly bitter tasting leafy vegetable. It is actually Italian Chicory. Some (the popular) varieties includes radicchio di Verona which looks like a small head of red lettuce and radicchio di Treviso that looks a bit like a red version of Belgium Endive.

Radicchio is a small, cabbage-like perennial that grows in cool weather. Make sure it is well-drained and grown on fertile and moisture-rich soil. Radicchio is usually ready to harvest around 75 to 90 days after planting the seedlings.