Belgian Endive Seeds - Vegetable Plant For Home Gardens

Belgian Endive Seeds are from Cichorium intybus, commonly known as Chicory or Witloof Chicory, a cool-season leafy vegetable grown for its compact, pale shoots. This biennial plant is commonly cultivated in home vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers. Belgian Endive performs best in fertile, well-draining soil with consistent moisture and full sun conditions. It is valued for its upright growth and suitability for specialty vegetable gardening.

Features

• Seeds of the Belgian Endive chicory variety
• Produces upright leafy growth with compact heads
• Suitable for vegetable gardens, raised beds, and containers
• Performs well in cool-season growing conditions
• Requires fertile, well-draining soil
• Provides a unique specialty leafy vegetable crop

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cichorium intybus
• Common Name (US): Belgian Endive, Witloof Chicory
• Seed Type / Variety: Leafy Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Biennial leafy vegetable plant
• USDA Zones: 3–9 (grown as an annual or biennial)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 7–14 days under suitable conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, loose, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent soil moisture
• Mature Plant Size: 12–24 in tall, 6–12 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 6–12 in apart