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  • From: Barking Cat Farm <barkingcatfarm AT mindspring.com>
  • To: Market Farming <market-farming AT lists.ibiblio.org>
  • Subject: Re: [Market-farming] Was: Cowpeas; Now Gourmet Summer green.
  • Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 09:46:47 -0500


Hi Karen,

thanks for sharing that. I had not thought to try to grow radicchio into the
summer heat. Would you mind sharing what varieties have worked well for you?

Thanks

Kim
Barking Cat Farm
Texas zone 7/8 where the Spring planting is finally done, here's hoping for a
decent year


On May 8, 2010, at 2:57 PM, Roots Farm & Karen Sutherland wrote:

> Radicchio does well in our summer heat -- which may get up to 92-93, not
> usually beyond. The head types are so attractive -- look like large
> flowers. The leaf types have same culinary qualities but are less
> attractive and more difficult to handle/keep looking good at market. All
> radicchio is great in salads, can also be braised. We are careful to
> explain to customers that they have a slight, but pleasing bitter taste as
> some folks never enjoy bitter direction, others (like me) love.





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