Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
1 yearUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Neutral, Acid, AlkalineColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green | |||
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter | Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or North–facing or ·¡²¹²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H3Botanical details
- Family
- Asteraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Bushy
- Genus
Cichorium can be annual or perennial plants with loosely branched stems bearing toothed or pinnately lobed leaves and dandelion-like, usually blue flowers which close by early afternoon, in summer
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in fertile soil in partial shade in cool conditions. Sow seed in June/July for an Autumn harvest. May bolt if sown too early in Spring. See 911±¬ÁÏ GYO advice profile on Endive for further information
Propagation
Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds
Pruning
No pruning required
Pests
May be susceptible to slugs and snails on young shoots but generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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