Growing Chicory, also Witloof, Belgian endive

Cichorium intybus : Asteraceae / the daisy family

Mar	Apr	May
S
		T
	P	P

(Best months for growing Chicory in USA - Zone 5a regions)

S = Plant undercover in seed trays
T = Plant out (transplant) seedlings
P = Sow seed

Sow in garden. Sow seed at a depth approximately three times the diameter of the seed. Best planted at soil temperatures between 10°C and 20°C. (Show °F/in)
Space plants: 25 - 30 cm apart
Harvest in 16-24 weeks. Will need forcing before final harvest.
Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, onions, Florence fennel, tomatoes.

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27 Aug 13, (Australia - cool/mountain climate): where can I buy witloof in gauteng
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26 Aug 13, Bill Van Dipten (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): where can I buy Brussels Endive (aka Witloof) seeds for planting in my garden in Cape Town ...so far no success with my search
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07 May 13, Graeme harte (Australia - sub-tropical climate): G'day catharina ! I'm growing witloof for the first time this year high in the mountains west of mackay QLD with great results ! I got my seeds from Eden seeds ' hope this helps mate ' regard Graeme
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15 Apr 13, marian seegers (New Zealand - cool/mountain climate): Please have you any idea where I can buy witloof here in New Zealand (south Island)?
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22 Jan 13, Chris Czarnik (Australia - sub-tropical climate): When is the best time to plant Witloof and, Chicory in Brisbane. Thank you
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22 Jan 13, (Australia - arid climate): On lineThe Italian Gardener
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15 Dec 12, Carol (Australia - sub-tropical climate): How about roots
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12 Dec 12, Reinout (South Africa - Summer rainfall climate): Hi Piero, I brought some witlof seeds from holland two years back. Don't mind sharing. I'm in Wesdene, JHB.
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04 Oct 12, Catharina Claessens (Australia - temperate climate): I am from belgium and this is one of the very few things i miss from that cold country! In my 5years here i've only found it once, just a random addition to the regular veggies at woolies one week, but sadly never again. Does anyone know where i could buy over here (or seeds and try and grow it i suppose, although thats a lot of hassle in this case i reckon)? And my suggestion is definitely in the oven with ham and lots of cheese ;)
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04 Oct 12, Steve (Australia - temperate climate): Our local Coles had it for the last 3 months, but I think it's out of season now. Maybe try them instead of Woolies? Eden Seeds had seed
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