Variety traits

Maturity group — Witloof chicory

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group)

The maturity group of Witloof chicory is determined by the duration of the growing season of the root crops from emergence to technical maturity, which usually ranges from 95–115 days.

In the reference 28 varieties crop Witloof chicory, where this is mentioned in the description.

For Witloof chicory, the maturity group is linked to the time of root formation in the first year of life, which is necessary for the accumulation of nutrient reserves such as inulin and sugars. The duration of this period until reaching technical maturity varies from 95 to 115 days depending on the variety.

Selecting the maturity group is critical to ensure sufficient root weight, which directly affects the quality and volume of marketable chicons during subsequent forcing. Mismatching the variety with climatic conditions leads to a shortfall in root biomass, while the actual process of chicon formation after being placed for forcing takes an additional 15–30 days.

General information about the subject — on the page Maturity group.

Sources8

Varieties of Witloof chicory mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

Marnix

Active

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.

2 records

Wilfama

Active

Terminated

Cichorium intybus L. (Witloof Chicory Group) · Witloof chicory

1 record

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Tomato 2 293
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Maize 1 583
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Potato 1 217
Barley 1 086