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Witloof — roots lifted in autumn and forced in darkness for tender white chicons. Two-stage crop. Mildly bitter. Belgian and French staple.
Cichorium intybus (Catalogna)
vegetable
A fellow Asteraceae — similar growing habits to Belgian Endive
Attract Hoverflies, Lacewings, Ladybugs, Parasitic wasps to keep them in check — plant DillExcellent, Sweet CicelyExcellent and ChrysanthemumGreat nearby.Direct-sow Belgian Endive outdoors about 4 weeks after your last frost, keeping seeds in cooler soil (around 10–18 °C). Seeds usually come up in around 10 days. Grow in shade, spaced about 20 cm apart. Expect to harvest in roughly 120 days.
Belgian Endive seed rarely stays viable beyond 4 years — track what's still worth sowing.
Water: Medium · Height: 25 cm · Soil: Loose, well-draining for roots
Aphididae
Curled leaves, sticky honeydew and ants on patrol — usually with something already eating them.
These three thrive alongside Belgian Endive — and alongside each other.
