Radicchio chicory 'Rossa Di Treviso' (Cichorium intybus), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds
🌿 An elegant and tasty radicchio, with evolving colors! 🌿
'Rossa Di Treviso' chicory is an Italian heirloom variety known for its unique foliage . In summer, its long green leaves transform into a vibrant ruby red by fall. Its elongated shape , similar to that of sugarloaf chicory, offers a crisp texture and refined flavor , ideal both raw and braised .
💡 The colder the temperatures get, the more its color and taste intensify!
Features
📅 Days to maturity: 85 to 90 days
📏 Head size: 7 to 18 cm (3 to 7 inches)
🌿 Height: 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches)
🌱 Spacing between plants: 10 to 18 cm (4 to 7 inches)
☀️ Exposure: Full sun
🌱 Sowing: Indoors or direct
📦 Quantity per pack: nd
Cultivation method
Sow between June and mid-July in successive crops every two weeks to stagger harvests. Sow 3mm (1/8") deep, spacing seeds 2.5cm (1") apart in rows 40cm (16") apart. When seedlings are well developed, thin to 30cm (12") to ensure good head formation.
For a deeper-coloured autumn harvest , sow between mid and late August .
Water regularly to prevent water stress , which could cause premature bolting and increased bitterness . This variety appreciates well-drained soil and full sun exposure for optimal development.
Culinary use
🥗 Raw : Thinly sliced in salad, accompanied by a drizzle of olive oil and balsamic vinegar.
🔥 Braised or roasted : Sublimated in the pan with a touch of honey and parmesan.
🍕 In Italian cuisine : Added to risottos, pizzas or pasta dishes for a unique flavor contrast.
Why grow 'Rossa Di Treviso'?
🍂 A cold-resistant chicory, perfect for fall harvests
🌱 Easy to grow with successive sowings for a prolonged harvest
🥗 A crunchy texture and a subtly bitter flavor
🎨 A spectacular visual contrast in the garden and on the plate
An Italian classic that combines elegance, taste and ease of cultivation!
