Red Verona Radicchio Chicory

Red Verona Radicchio Chicory is a striking leafy vegetable known for its deep red and white marbled leaves and slightly bitter crisp flavor. Perfect for salads grilling or roasting this variety adds both color and a unique taste to your culinary creations. Easy to grow in cooler seasons it thrives in well drained soil and partial sun. A nutritious and visually appealing addition to any garden or kitchen.

Usage and Benefits

Plant Red Verona Radicchio Chicory seeds outdoors in early spring or late summer in well drained soil with partial sun. Sow seeds about quarter inch deep spacing plants eight to twelve inches apart. Keep soil moist during germination and growth. Radicchio matures in about seventy to ninety days producing tight heads with distinctive coloring and flavor. Harvest heads when firm and fully developed. Ideal for fresh eating grilling roasting and adding color to dishes. Store harvested heads in a cool place to maintain freshness.

Fun Fact

Red Verona Radicchio Chicory is valued for its vibrant marbled leaves and slightly bitter flavor which enhances salads and cooked dishes with both taste and visual appeal.