Radicchio

Jewel-red Italian chicory — Chioggia, Treviso and Castelfranco; crisp, bittersweet heads that sweeten with autumn cold.

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Radicchio seeds — jewel-red Italian chicory

Radicchio is the striking red-and-white Italian chicory, grown for tight, crisp heads with a pleasant bitterness that sweetens with cold and cooking — Chioggia, Treviso and Castelfranco among the classics. It sits within our chicory range, part of the leafy greens collection. New to growing? Our vegetable growing guide covers the basics.

A cool-season crop at its best in autumn — the calendar shows when to sow.

Types of radicchio

Round Chioggia hearts up like a small red cabbage; upright Treviso is more elongated; speckled Castelfranco is milder. All are forms of chicory and colour up brightest as the nights turn cold.

Growing sweet, firm heads

Sow direct from early-to-mid summer for autumn hearts, keep moist, and let a touch of cold mellow the bitterness. Grill or roast the heads to bring out their sweetness. See all leafy greens and vegetable seeds.

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Related categories: Chicory · Leafy Greens · Lettuce · Endive · All Vegetables

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is radicchio?
A red-and-white Italian chicory grown for tight, crisp heads with a pleasant bitterness.

Which types are there?
Round Chioggia, elongated Treviso and milder, speckled Castelfranco are the classics.

Why is mine green, not red?
Colour develops as nights turn cold in autumn; warm weather keeps heads greener and more bitter.

How do I use it?
Raw in salads, or grilled and roasted, which mellows the bitterness into a sweet, smoky flavour.