Harvest guide
When to harvest 'castelfranco' radicchio
How to harvest 'castelfranco' radicchio
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
Storing your harvest
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
The mistake to avoid
Assuming every part of 'castelfranco' radicchio is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.
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Harvesting 'castelfranco' radicchio — FAQ
When is 'castelfranco' radicchio ready to harvest?
Depends on the crop — confirm which part is eaten before you harvest. Which part of 'castelfranco' radicchio you harvest, and when, depends on the variety and on what you grow it for — and it is not something we assert from a name alone. Check a source that describes 'castelfranco' radicchio specifically before you pick, and if any part of the plant is known to need cooking or preparation to be safe, follow that guidance.
How do you harvest 'castelfranco' radicchio?
Harvest gently with clean scissors or a knife rather than tearing, and take a little at first to see how the plant responds.
How do you store 'castelfranco' radicchio after harvesting?
Keep it cool and use it fresh where possible; most home-grown crops lose flavour quickly once picked.
What is the most common 'castelfranco' radicchio harvesting mistake?
Assuming every part of 'castelfranco' radicchio is edible. For a number of food plants, one part is the crop and another is not safe to eat — confirm which before you harvest.