Cultivation
Cichorium endivia L.
The primary method of using endive, which requires specific agrotechnical preparation to regulate its flavor qualities. The crop is valued for its pronounced bitterness due to the content of intybin and its high dietary properties.
In the reference 86 varieties crop Endive, where this is mentioned in the description.
The specifics of fresh consumption of endive are determined by its rich, tart taste, which is adjusted by the agrotechnical method of blanching. Restricting light access to the inner leaves of the rosette 12–16 days before harvest reduces the concentration of sesquiterpene lactones and makes the taste less intense.
Two main varieties are used in fresh form: curly endive (frisée) and broad-leaved endive (escarole). The plant is extremely sensitive to storage conditions: the leaves are prone to edge browning and rapid absorption of foreign odors; therefore, only fresh, firm rosettes without signs of wilting are suitable for consumption.
Endive serves as a component of salad mixes, where its bitterness is balanced by sweet ingredients. In addition to its gastronomic qualities, fresh consumption of the plant is valued for its chemical composition, which helps stimulate the appetite and promote digestive secretions.
General information about the subject — on the page Fresh market use.
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, NL
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Domaine Public (FR)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Petoseed Company Inc. (USA)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Novartis Seeds BV (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Henk Driessen
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden, NL
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
Bejo Zaden B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Semenarna Ljubljana, SI
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Rijk Zwaan Zaadteelt en Zaadhandel B.V.
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Royal Sluis (NL)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Clause Semences SA (FR)
Cichorium endivia L. · Endive
Enza Zaden Beheer B.V.
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
HM.Clause S.A.S.