Description:

This variety, resistant to disease, is grown more easily than traditional varieties because it has no cover land. It gives beautiful, bright, colorful endives that don't become bitter.

Culinary tip:

This chicory is delicious braised or gratinated with ham and goes very well with smoked salmon.

Soil tip:

When forcing, water the peat regularly so that it does not dry out, being careful not to wet the endives.

Culture advice:

1. Sow in May-June in lines 30 cm apart.
2. At the 2-3-leaf stage, thin to leave only one plant every 10 cm. Remove the roots in October-November, shorten them to 20 cm and leave only 3 cm of leaf. Place the roots in a tray (20 cm deep) filled with water-soaked peat. Cover the tray with black plastic and place it at 15-18oC. Keep an eye on the humidity.
3. Harvest from November to April.

Plants:

The Witloof chicory likes the proximity of the curly chicory because together they strengthen their respective health.

Performance:

2x3 m

The stages of sowing: