Chicory

Chicory

Also known as: Witloof, Belgian endive

📍 Zone 8b

📖 About

Prepare to store for forcing at around 4 - 5 months. The second stage, blanching will take 8 - 12 weeks.

📐 Growing Information

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Harvest Time
in 16-24 weeks. Will need forcing before final harvest. Compatible with (can grow beside): Carrots, onions, Florence fen

📅 Planting Calendar (Zone 8b)

Jan
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Feb
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Mar
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Apr
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May
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Jun
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Jul
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Aug
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Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec
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Active month Not recommended

🗓ïļ Monthly Actions

May ðŸŠī Start in Trays Start in seed trays and plant out seedlings in 4-6 weeks
June ðŸŠī Start in Trays Start in seed trays or plant out (transplant) seedlings
July ðŸŒŋ Transplant Plant out (transplant) seedlings

ðŸĪ Companion Planting

✅ Grows Well With

  • with (can grow beside): Carrots
  • onions
  • Florence fennel
  • tomatoes
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