Tauro Radicchio

(Cichorium intybus) Variegated, pastel leaves. Large, creamy yellow heads with lovely pale pink and green-veined leaves splashed with occasional red speckles. Widely adapted and sure-heading. Less finicky than Castelfranco types. Good, mild flavor for elegant salads and garnishes. Can be grown spring, summer, and fall. Days to Maturity or Bloom: 69 Growing Information: CULTURE: For North American production, these are vast improvements over older types, but are still not very uniform or completely predictable. Although bred for specific seasons, it is still best to trial more than one, using succession plantings to determine which variety suits your conditions. PLANTING/GROWING: Very similar to raising lettuce (see Lettuce). Specific instructions supplied with seeds. NOTE: Radicchio grows best in cool or mild weather, i.e. fall, winter, and spring. Summer crops can be successful if nights are cool (below 60°F/16°C).