Chicory breeds & varieties
6 named types — desirability tiers S (best) through F.
SCichorium intybus
Origin: EG, EU, BE, IT
AssertiveBitter SweetBitter Sweet Leaf RootFat Sweet Pairing
SRadicchio
Origin: IT, US
Bitter Sweet CrunchChar FriendlyCrispGrill And Salad
STreviso
Origin: IT
Elegant BitterElongated RedElongated Red White RibGrill Bundle Shape
ACastelfranco
Origin: IT
Cream Red FreckleDelicateDelicate SaladMilder
APuntarelle
Origin: IT
Anchovy PairCrisp CurlCurl In Cold WaterHollow Inner Shoots
ASugarloaf
Origin: EU
Bridge BitterCos Like ShapeCrisp JuicyMilder