Endives

All varieties of chicory in this category are descended comes from the common chicory plant which was already appreciated as a salad in ancient Egypt and Greece. The Belgian endive has its origins in Belgium, where the blanching method was developed. There is a great variety of endive species, especially in France. Sugarloaf is native to Southern France, Italy and Ticino, while the radicchios originated in Upper Italy.

  • Géante maraîchère - Endive
    Géante maraîchère - Endive
    Vigorous variety, particularly recommended for cultivation in autumn and harvest prior to the first frosts. Well-filled heads, with a large proportion of yellow.
    €3.05
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  • Nummer Vijf 2 (Bubikopf) - Endive
    Nummer Vijf 2 (Bubikopf) - Endive
    Rim not serrated, with well-filled core. Does not mind frost, slow to bolt. Suitable for cultivation outside, or in greenhouse or polytunnel. Can also be grown at temperatures above 18°C under fleece.
    €3.05
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  • Wallonne - Endive
    Wallonne - Endive
    Frisee variety with large, finely-fringed heads, which self-blanch readily. Not liable to be affected by poor weather at harvest time. For autumn cultivation outdoors.
    €3.05
    01020304050607080910111213

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