Chicory
Also known as: Witloof, Belgian endive
ð Zone 8b
ð About
Prepare to store for forcing at around 4 - 5 months. The second stage, blanching will take 8 - 12 weeks.
ð Growing Information
Harvest Time
in 16-24 weeks. Will need forcing before final harvest. Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, onions, Florence fen
ð Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)
Active month
Not recommended
ðïļ Monthly Actions
May
ðŠī Start in Trays
Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
June
ðŠī Start in Trays
Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
July
ðŋ Transplant
Plant out (transplant) seedlings
ðĪ Companion Planting
â Grows Well With
- with (can grow beside): Carrots
- onions
- Florence fennel
- tomatoes