CHICORY-WITLOOF
CHICORY-WITLOOF
A$3.50
Availability: 71 in stock
Seeds Per Pack: 300
Cichorium Endivia
CHICORY-WITLOOF traditionally is quite fine when grown as a standard salad green. It originated in Belgium in the mid-1800s. Witloof is Flemish for “white leaf.” The plant produces excellent yields of 30 to 45 cm tall light green chicory. A European delicacy now popular all over the world. It is very sweet & delicious. Adds color and flavor to mixed salad and is great when lightly cooked. Also known as Belgium Endive. Excellent choice for home gardens and specialty market growers. A 1800s heirloom variety from Belgium. The roots can be dried and roasted as a coffee substitute. Keep the soil lightly moist until germination. This plant grows best in rich soil but also adapts well to poor soil.
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| Germination Time (Days) | 10 – 14 |
| Maturity Time (Days) | 70 – 90 |
| Sowing Depth (mm) | 6 – 12 |
| Plant Spacing (cm) | 20 |
| Row Spacing (cm) | 30 |
| pH | 4.5 – 5.5 |
| Soil Temperature (°C) | – |
| Hardy / Frost Tender | Hardy |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Sow Direct |
| Seed Preparation | – |
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