Raddichio

[Tracydr]

Can somebody give me instructions on growing this family of greens? Particularly,when to plant in a southern climate?
I really love red raddichio,especially roasted or sautéed and would love to grow some. Do not need to grow it,cut it and than force it in the house?

[gssgarden]

Tracy, I'm trying it for the first time this year in Zone 7 as well. Good luck!
Looking forward to the comments!

Down in Charlotte btw!

Greg

[Worth1]

Originally Posted by Tracydr

Can somebody give me instructions on growing this family of greens? Particularly,when to plant in a southern climate?
I really love red raddichio,especially roasted or sautéed and would love to grow some. Do not need to grow it,cut it and than force it in the house?

I can start it in the fall where I live but i have two rows growing now I planted this winter.
You grow radicchio out side and eat it as is you force Endive by cutting and forcing in the dark.

Worth

[Tracydr]

Thanks,Worth. I bet it can start it now then. Pretty much like lettuce,it sounds?
Isn't one of them also perennial if you leave the roots?

[Worth1]

That's how you get the Belgian Endive.
I think you can do it with the radicchio that is tall not round to.
Worth

[Worth1]

Yes cold weather plant big time.
Worth