Radicchio

Types of Radicchio

Each of the several types of radicchio offer distinct shapes, colors, and flavor. Within each class, we select for uniformity, reliable heading, and visual appeal.

• Chioggia

  Chioggia is the most familiar and widely available chicory; recognizable as a round, dense head with compact, dark purple leaves and characteristic bitter flavor. It is popular as a garnish and in salads. Both the flavor and color are enhanced by cool fall weather.

• Sugarloaf

  Sugarloaf is an elongated, tall radicchio with a light green exterior and blanched interior leaves with mildly bitter flavor.

• Tall Treviso

  Tall Treviso types have dense, upright, elongated heads. The deep maroon heads with contrasting white ribs are very attractive. This type is best for fall production.

• Verona

  Verona offers a gorgeous range of pink, maroon, and red colors. This type does best as a fall crop, as the cool weather enhances the color and ensures dense heads.

• Variegata di Lusia

  Variegata di Lusia is a lovely, loose-heading type with flecks of color that make an eye-catching display at market or on the table. We have selected varieties that demonstrate improved heading and consistent variegation of color. This type has a mild and pleasing flavor in all seasons.

• Variegato di Castelfranco

  Variegato di Castelfranco types produce pretty, speckled heads similar to Variegata di Lusia, but with a tighter head and a stronger level of bitterness.

Resources for a successful radicchio harvest:

• Radicchio succession planting program
• Radicchio key growing information
• Radicchio production guide