Escarole Endive Diva - Cichorium endivia
Escarole Endive Diva - Cichorium endivia
Cichorium endivia latifolium Diva
Endive
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Description
Cichorium endivia var. latifolium 'Diva' is a vegetable plant that grows between 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in). It is cultivated for its crisp and whole leaves. It forms a rosette of naturally blanching leaves that are consumed raw in salads. Sow the seeds from June to September for a harvest from September to December.
It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as wide-leafed endive (although it is not a common endive), white chicory, or escarole. It is derived from wild chicory, which is naturally found in meadows and along roadsides.
They have a rosette habit and large, wavy green leaves. The heart is white, with a slight yellow border. Some varieties need to be temporarily deprived of light to soften the heart and remove any bitterness, while others naturally blanch.
They are quite hardy, but are a little more sensitive to winter harshness than wild chicories. It is therefore advisable to provide protection such as a forcing net or tunnel, especially in colder regions.
In the garden, they thrive in moderately rich soil that is rather moist but well-drained.
The leaves are mainly consumed raw in salads, but can also be cooked in gratin, cream, or in béchamel sauce.
All chicories have detoxifying and mildly laxative properties.
Harvest: harvest as needed and as they grow.
Storage: they can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvest.
Gardener's tip: regular hoeing and weeding are recommended. Mulching is advised in case of drought.
Harvest
Plant habit
Foliage
Botanical data
Cichorium
endivia
latifolium Diva
Asteraceae
Endive
Cultivar or hybrid
Annual
Planting and care
Sowing
Sow from June to September. Create a flat furrow 5cm (2in) wide and 2cm (1in) deep. The rows should be spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Sow thinly and cover the seeds with 0.5cm of fine soil. Lightly firm with the back of a rake. Germination takes about 8 days.
Thin the young plants every 30cm (12in) along the row. They can also be transplanted elsewhere in the vegetable garden when the plants have 7 or 8 leaves.
Maintenance
To prevent diseases such as powdery mildew or rust, it is important to regularly hoe and weed, and to practice crop rotation every 3 to 4 years.
Watering should be plentiful and frequent. Mulching is beneficial.
It is less frost-resistant than wild chicory, so it is best to protect it with a fleece or a tunnel during winter.
Seedlings
Care
Intended location
Planting & care advice
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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.