Chicory Bianca invernale - Cichorium intybus
Chicory Bianca invernale - Cichorium intybus
Chicory Bianca invernale - Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus Bianca invernale ( di chioggia a palla Bianca )
Chicory, Blue Sailors, Wild Endive, Coffee Weed
Agreed with Fernande, we eat it all winter. It withstands frost quite well and can be stored for at least 2 weeks when picked and kept cool.
jardi62, 07/06/2023
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Description
The Winter 'Bianca' broad-leaved chicory (di Chioggia a palla Bianca) is an Italian variety cultivated for its entire, blond green leaves. It forms a round, crispy head of leaves that can be eaten raw in salads or cooked like spinach. Sowing from June to August.
Wild chicory is a herbaceous plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It bears the Latin name Cichorrium intybus and is also known as Bitter chicory or Capuchin's beard.
There are several types of chicory, and wild chicory is the closest to the wild species naturally found in meadows and along roadsides. It resembles a dandelion in the shape of its leaves and flavour. The large roots of the bitter chicory, or "industrial chicory," are roasted and cultivated to make a coffee substitute.
Many varieties of chicory exhibit various shapes, colours, and uncoloured. They are known for their hardiness, as they can withstand harsh winter conditions better than other types of chicory.
In the garden, they can be grown in moderately rich soil that is preferably moist but well-drained. Winter protection, such as a forcing cloth or tunnel, is recommended in icy regions. Some varieties may require forced growth, which can be done in a cellar.
Wild chicory leaves are mainly consumed raw in salads and mixed greens, but they can also be cooked in juice, gratin, cream, braised, or béchamel sauce.
All types of chicory have tonic, purifying, and mildly laxative properties.
Harvest: Chicory can be harvested as needed and as it grows.
Storage: They can be stored in a cool place for a few days after harvest.
Gardening tip: Regular hoeing and weeding are recommended, and mulching is advised in drought.
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Botanical data
Cichorium
intybus
Bianca invernale ( di chioggia a palla Bianca )
Asteraceae
Chicory, Blue Sailors, Wild Endive, Coffee Weed
Cultivar or hybrid
Biennial
Planting and care
Sowing
from June to August
The germination temperature is around 10°C (50°F), and the seedlings usually emerge within 5 to 12 days.
Sow thinly in a flat furrow that is 5 cm (2in) wide and 2 cm (1in) deep, and cover with a little fine soil (half a centimetre). Lightly pat down with the back of a rake and water lightly. Space the rows 30 cm (12in) apart. The young plants should then be thinned to 30 cm (12in) apart within the row, or they can be transplanted elsewhere in the vegetable garden when they have reached the 7th or 8th leaf stage.
Maintenance:
To prevent diseases that attack Chicory, such as powdery mildew or rust, it is important to regularly hoe and weed, and to practice a good crop rotation of 3 to 4 years. Wild Chicory varieties are more resistant to frost than curly or escarole chicory, but it is better to protect them with a cover or tunnel during winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, etc.)
It will vary according to where you live:- In zones 9 to 10 (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), flowering will occur about 2 to 4 weeks earlier.
- In zones 6 to 7 (Germany, Poland, Slovenia, and lower mountainous regions), flowering will be delayed by 2 to 3 weeks.
- In zone 5 (Central Europe, Scandinavia), blooming will be delayed by 3 to 5 weeks.
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions located in USDA zone 8 (France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Netherlands).
It will vary according to where you live:
- In Mediterranean zones (Marseille, Madrid, Milan, etc.), autumn and winter are the best planting periods.
- In continental zones (Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, etc.), delay planting by 2 to 3 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 2 to 4 weeks in autumn.
- In mountainous regions (the Alps, Pyrenees, Carpathians, etc.), it is best to plant in late spring (May-June) or late summer (August-September).
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
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