Cultivation
Cichorium endivia L.
Growing endive in open fields requires the use of blanching techniques to reduce leaf bitterness and careful selection of sowing dates to prevent bolting.
In the reference 71 varieties crop Endive, where this is mentioned in the description.
Endive is characterized by its cold hardiness and ability to withstand light frosts, which distinguishes it from other leafy lettuces. A key feature of its agronomy is blanching: 2–3 weeks before harvest, the rosettes are tied up or covered to restrict light exposure, which makes the leaves tender and less bitter. During this period, it is critical to avoid moisture accumulation on the leaves to prevent rotting.
The plant is sensitive to light and temperature conditions: early sowing during long days triggers premature bolting, so the autumn crop is usually sown at the end of June. Endive requires regular watering due to its shallow root system and prefers fertile loam or sandy loam soils with a neutral pH, as drought and unfavorable soil composition increase the toughness and bitterness of the greens.
General information about the subject — on the page Open field.
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.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Domaine Public (FR)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Tezier SA (FR)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Syngenta Seeds BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Petoseed Company Inc. (USA)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden, NL
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
ENZA ZADEN
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden Bikhir B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan, NL
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Beemsterboer NV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
MINISTERO DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE E FORESTALI - DIREZIONE GENERALE DELLE POLITICHE AGRICOLE ED AGROINDUSTRIALI NAZIONALI
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden, NL
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive