Chicory Di Bruxelles

Chicory Di Bruxelles

Approximate Seed Quantity: 40 

This is the famous Belgian white Chicory, also referred to as “French Endive”. By covering the heads near to the time of harvest you develop the distinctive white/yellow colour and superb flavour. So versatile is this wonderful veg that you can sow all year round for salad leaves, January to April for an early summer harvest and again from May to September to harvest from October to December. Hardy annual. Download sowing guide

• Sow under glass or indoors January to April for an early summer harvest
• Sow May to September for a October to December harvest
• Sow all year round under glass for salad leaves
• Sowing depth: 13mm in well-draining seed compost
• Temperature: 15-18°C
• Days to germination: 7-14
• Days to maturity: 80-90
• Keep weed free and well-watered
• Cover the heads approaching harvest to force the colouring and flavour