Summary
Radichetta (also known as 'Catalogna Lettuce'[1]) is a type of chicory,[2] similar to radicchio.[3] It can be eaten raw as a salad green (similar to a lettuce),[4] or in sandwiches, and can also be used as a garnish. It has a soft texture and mildly bitter flavor.[5][2]
| 'Radichetta' | |
|---|---|
 Image from A descriptive catalogue of vegetables (1940) | |
| Species | Cichorium intybus var. foliosum |
| Origin | Italy |
It can be eaten fresh or cooked,[2] in various Italian dishes. It can be cooked like a vegetable, lightly sauteed in olive oil.[5]
It grows fast from seed, either inside (before being planted outside) or outdoors in rows, 8–12 inches apart.[4] It is recommended to sow seeds between February and the end of October.[6] The lettuce-like plants can grow up to 1 foot tall.[1]
It is cold tolerant, and is slow to bolt,[4][2] in spring.[1] The young leaves can be harvested or the whole head later in the summer.[4][1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Dave (3 May 2014). "Saturday Spotlight: Radichetta Lettuce". ww.ourhappyacres.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ a b c d "Radichetta Lettuce". seeds-organic.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ Chicory on UoF
- ^ a b c d "RADICHETTA LETTUCE (CATALOGNA) (52 DAYS HEIRLOOM)". www.superseeds.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ a b "Radichetta". recipetips.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.
- ^ "LETTUCE RADICHETTA/BARBA DI FRATE". seedsofitaly.com. Retrieved 1 February 2017.