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Endive
The green, frizzy leaves grow in a tightly wound rosette shape. Endive is low in calories and high in vitamins K, A, C, and folate. This superfood green supports better digestion, skin health, bone strength, and liver function.
Category
Days to Sprout
Taste It for
Temprature
Germination
Pollination
Prunning
Plant Health
Support
Harvest
Vegetables
5-10
4-5 weeks
Endive lettuce prefers cooler temperatures (60-70F), and will turn bitter and bolt in higher temperatures.
Check the roots monthly and trim any that are brown or extending past the yPod. To delay bolting, cut yellow-flowering stems as they appear.
Aphids are a common pest, but you can use our prevention and treatment tricks to keep pests at bay!
To harvest the tender center leaves at the heart of the plant, cut directly at the base of the leaf and collect. Outer leaves might be bitter but cooking or blanching can reduce bitterness.
Origin
Endive lettuce is technically a chicory, and it is believed to have originated in Egypt and Indonesia. Endive has been cultivated in Europe since the 16th century.
Qualities
The green, frizzy leaves grow in a tightly wound rosette shape. Endive is low in calories and high in vitamins K, A, C, and folate. This superfood green supports better digestion, skin health, bone strength, and liver function.