Endive Chicory

Endive (Chicory) 'Cichorium endivia'

Latin name: Cichorium endivia L.

Endive is a flavorful leafy vegetable with crispy, lobed leaves and a slightly bitter note. It is often used in salads, as a side dish or cooked in hot dishes. The variety tolerates cool temperatures and can be grown throughout much of the year.

Cultivation information:

• Packaging: 2.5 g seeds
• Sowing time: April–August (direct sowing)
• Harvest time: June–October
• Sowing depth: 0.5–1 cm
• Plant distance: 25–30 cm
• Row spacing: 30–40 cm
• Location: Sun to partial shade
• Soil type: Nutritious, well-drained and moisture-retaining soil
• Watering: Regular, keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering

Cultivation tips:

• Sow in batches for a continuous harvest.
• Tolerates cooler temperatures and can be harvested late in the season.
• For a milder flavor, the leaves can be blanched by covering the plant with a canopy or gathering the leaves a few days before harvest.

Use: Perfect in salads, stir-fried dishes or lightly cooked as a side dish.

Endive is an easy-to-grow and nutritious leafy vegetable with a long harvest period and a fresh, crunchy flavor.