Radicchio

Growing Method

Growing radicchio is a true craft! This reddish-purple leafy vegetable from the chicory family is mainly grown in open fields. Sowing takes place in spring, and the plants develop throughout the summer into compact heads with white veins and a slightly bitter taste. Depending on the variety and growing method, the heads are harvested in late summer or autumn. Some types, like those from the Treviso region, undergo an additional forcing stage in water after harvest to further refine their flavour and texture. This is how radicchio, with care and craftsmanship, makes its way from the field to your plate!