"Red chicory from Treviso" is one of the most sought after of the radicchios and is an elegant plant with red leaves contrasting with wide white ribs. The leaves are delicious in salads, and the ribs are used as a base for risotto and soup. Small plants are often simply grilled or pan fried. Antonio Carluccio’s book "Vegetables" has a number of recipes. Packet contains 12g for about 4,000 seeds.
A classic Italian vegetable, rossa di Treviso forms an upright, cylindrical red and white striped head. Best grown for autumn maturing which it achieves in about 90 days. Set out 5-6 week transplants in summer or direct seed and thin to 5cm. Plant any time for baby salad leaves.
