Cichorium intybus Palla Rossa - Radiccio
Radicchio
Italian Chicory
Genus: Cichorium
Species: intybus
Variety: Palla Rossa
Type: Vegetable
Family: ASTERACEAE
Origins: Europe
Light: Full Sun to Part Shade
Wind: Medium
Growth: Fast
Frost: Marginal
Evergreen: No
Native: No
Height: 0.5m
Width: 0.3m
Vegetable / Herb garden
Easy to find
Zone: 7 Zone: 8 Zone: 9
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This is a red, broadleaved form of chicory that resemble small cabbages.
Best grown in cooler climates or in spring and atumn only (to avoid bolting).
This slightly bitter tasting but nutiritious vegetable is very popular in Europe in salads.
Soil: Loose, fertile loams are best but it will grow in almost any soils providing that moisture is maintained.
Maintenance: Keep well watered as they are shallow rooted and feed with a nitrogen based fertiliser.
Diseases: Lettuce mosaic.
Comments: Also known as Witloof in the US.
Author: Bob Saunders.
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