Endive Seeds - Witloof Chicory

Growing Witloof Chicory Endive Vegetable Garden Seeds

Witloof Chicory Endive Growth Habits:

Plants grow 12-18" tall and produce light to medium green leaves. Sow seeds directly outside ½" deep and 1" apart in full sun. After four weeks, thin seedlings to be 6-12" apart. Chicory plants will grow with large green leaves. As it gets closer to winter, plants can be taken out of the soil. Green tops of the Witloof Chicory plant can be chopped off and stored.

Various Uses for Witloof Chicory Endive :

Witloof Chicory Endive makes a great addition to a salad as a green. In Dutch cooking, it is common to cook Witloof Chicory in a dish that involves cheese and ham called "“Chicons au gratin."

Witloof Chicory Endive Benefits:

Chicory root has a tremendous amount of health benefits. Chicory roots have inulin, which is a form of fiber that also has a prebiotic. This makes Chicory a great digestion aid. As a known blood sugar regulator, Chicory root is an excellent addition to the diet. Endive is a great source of vitamin K, which also helps regulate blood sugar, and this is great for diabetics and non-diabetics alike.

Additional Information:

Witloof Chicory Endive is a Dutch heirloom variety from the 1800"s. "“Witloof" translates to "“White Leaf."

Seeds Per Package:

• 1 oz - Approximately 11,200 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 44,800 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 179,200 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 896,000 Seeds
• 25 lb - Approximately 4,480,000 Seeds