Radicchio ‘Treviso Red’

Bring gourmet flair to your cool-season garden with Radicchio ‘Treviso Red’. This striking Italian heirloom forms elongated, deep burgundy heads with crisp white ribs and a pleasantly bitter, slightly nutty flavour. Perfect for salads, grilling or roasting, it adds both visual drama and sophisticated taste to the kitchen garden.

🌱 How to Grow:

Sowing Time (South Africa):

Late summer to autumn (February–May) for autumn and winter harvests.
Cool weather enhances colour and flavour.

Germination:

7–14 days at 15–20°C
Sow 5–10 mm deep in trays or directly into prepared beds.

Transplanting:

Transplant when seedlings are 8–12 cm tall and well established.
Space 25–35 cm apart for firm, well-shaped heads.

🌞 Position:

Full sun to light shade.
Performs best in cool, mild conditions.

🪨 Soil:

Well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost.
Prefers consistent nutrition for tight head formation.
pH: Slightly acidic to neutral (6.0–7.0).

💧 Watering:

Moderate and consistent.
Keep soil evenly moist to prevent excessive bitterness.
Avoid prolonged dry periods.

🌼 Harvest Time:

75–100 days from sowing.
Harvest when heads are firm, richly coloured and well formed.
Cool temperatures intensify the red colouring and improve flavour.

📏 Height & Spread:

30–40 cm tall
25–35 cm wide
Forms upright, elongated heads with crisp leaves.

🌿 Top Tips:

✔️ Succession sow for extended harvests.
✔️ Cooler weather improves sweetness and colour.
✔️ Blanch lightly in water before cooking to mellow bitterness if desired.
✔️ Excellent grilled, roasted or finely sliced in salads.
✔️ Protect from heavy rain to prevent head rot.

🐝 Pollinator Friendly:

If allowed to flower, produces attractive blooms that draw bees and beneficial insects.

❤️ Why Grow ‘Treviso Red’ Radicchio?

✔️ Striking deep burgundy heads
✔️ Distinctive gourmet flavour
✔️ Beautiful addition to winter salads
✔️ Performs well in cool conditions
✔️ Adds colour and sophistication to the veg patch

Grow something truly special this season!
Radicchio ‘Treviso Red’ delivers bold colour, crisp texture and authentic Italian flavour straight from your garden. 🥬✨🌿