Radicchio 'Variegato di Castelfranco'

Radicchio 'Variegato di Castelfranco', also known as cicory lettuce, is excellent for harvesting in late autumn. It has a slightly bitter flavour that makes a nice contrast in salads. This classic Italian variety has beautiful, crisp leaves with a red-spotted creamy colour and a mild taste. The leaves fade on their own.

Sowing time: April-September.
Seed depth: 1 cm.
Location: Sun-half shade.
Colour: Variable.
Growing time: 7-14 days.
Development time: 65-110 days.
Planting distance: 30 cm.
Harvest time: July-November/April-May.
Type of plant: Biennial, grown as an annual.