Description/Taste
Coleman Family farms is a multi-generational farm growing a variety of herbs, vegetables, and edible flowers in two locations: Ventura and Carpinteria, California. The Coleman family has been farming in Central California since 1963, using biodiverse and pesticide-free farming practices. Castelfranco ranges from small to large in size, depending on cultivation and shaping, and generally averages at least 15 centimeters in diameter. The somewhat round heads are tightly layered at the base, and the leaves are opened and fanned at the top, creating a flower-like shape. Each leaf is broad, semi-thick, and wavy with small ribs and serrated, ruffled edges. The leaves also have a pale green, yellow-green, to white base coloring, covered in burgundy, maroon, to purple-red speckling and flecks. The amount of coloration will vary between each plant, and cold weather exposure in cultivation tends to deepen the accent coloring. In fresh markets, Castelfranco is sold with a shaved, angled root base no more than 4 centimeters in diameter. Castelfranco has a crisp, subtly chewy, tender, and succulent consistency. The central portion of the head is the most desired for culinary preparations, and the greens can be used raw or cooked. Raw Castelfranco has a mild, vegetal, green, subtly sweet, and pleasantly bitter taste.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Herb & Sea |
Encinitas CA |
858-587-6601 |
| Secret Sister |
San Diego CA |
619-281-0718 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD |
La Jolla CA |
619-894-2051 |
| The Plot |
Oceanside CA |
422-266-8200 |
Radicchio Chicory Castelfranco
| Code |
Unit |
UOM |
| 22233-542 |
head |
HEAD |
| 22233-187 |
lb |
LB |