endive
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A cultivated annual or biennial which first produces a rosette of edible green leaves, but if left, grows a tall flowering stem with sky-blue flowers. It is the original plant from which many frisee and escarole chicories have been selected
Scientific classification
- Species
- endive (Cichorium endivia)
- Genus
- Cichorium
- Family
- Asteraceae
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- Toxicity
- Annual Biennial · Herbs - Culinary
- Plant type
- 0.5-1 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Tufted · Columnar upright
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of endive
Distribution map
Asia, Europe
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of endive
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endive care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Growing
GrowingGrow in any moist but well-drained soil - ideally alkaline - in good light. For more advice see endive cultivation
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails and to aphids
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