Radicchio has been a part of our diet since Roman times. Plinio the Old (23-79 A.C.) refers to Venetian lettuce in his Naturalis Historia, emphasising its purifying qualities. In ancient times radicchio was used for medicinal purposes and was particularly indicated for the treatment of insomnia.
Radicchio is a type of chicory with reddish purple leaves and cloud white veins. Radicchio adds a zesty flavor to salads and is often referred to as Italian chicory. There are two major groups of radicchio: head types leaf types.
Head types are harvested as an entire plant and leaf types are harvested leaf by leaf. Both are easy to grow in most garden soils.
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