CHICORY-WITLOOF
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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.
SKU: CYW
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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 | - |
| Plant Height | 30 - 45 cm (1 - 1.5 feet) |
|---|---|
| Season of Interest | Autumn, Winter |
| Temperature Range | 11 - 24°C (52 - 75°F) |
| Annual / Perennial / Biennial | Biennial (grown a an annual) |
| Frost Hardy / Tender | Frost Hardy |
| Full Sun / Part Sun / Shade | Full Sun to Part Shade |
| Sow Direct / Raise Seedlings | Raise seedlings indoors, transplant after frost |
| Seed Preparation | : No special preparation needed |
| Sowing Depth | 1 cm (0.5 inch) |
| Plant Spacing | 30 cm (12 inches) |
| Row Spacing | 45 cm (18 inches) |
| Watering | Regular watering to keep the soil evenly moist |
| Good Companion Plants | Lettuce, Endive, Beets, Onions, Spinach |
| Bad Companion Plants | Beans, Peas, and Fennel |
| Pests | Aphids, Slugs, Snails, and Root Maggots |
| Diseases | Powdery mildew, Root rot, Fusarium wilt |
CHICORY-WITLOOF
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