Chicory, Belgian endive, and radicchio are cool weather crops, all grown from the same plant. Sow chicory seed in the garden as early as 2 to 3 weeks before the average date of the last frost in spring. Grow chicory and radicchio in temperatures ranging from 45° to 75°F. Plant chicory and radicchio so that…
Belgian endive
Belgian Endive: Kitchen Basics
The winter vegetable with closely wrapped creamy white leaves that forms a firm elongated, spear-shaped heart is endive. But you may also know it by the name Belgian endive, French endive, witloof, chicory, and witloof chicory. This slightly pungent leaf vegetable that is often added raw to winter salads or braised and served with a…