Endive.

Auf einen Blick

Pflegestufe

Einfach

Pflanzenart

Annual vegetable

Licht

Full sun to partial shade

Licht im Innenraum

Direkte Sonne

Gießen

Alle 2 bis 4 Tage

Endgröße

12 to 18 inches

Wachstum

Schnell

Winterhärte

USDA 4 bis 9

Blütezeit

Mid to late summer

Pflege

Keep the soil consistently moist to prevent the leaves from becoming too bitter. You can blanch the center leaves by tying them together to create a milder, lighter heart. Watch for wilting during hot spells, as this plant prefers cooler weather.

Gießen

Keep the soil evenly moist but never soggy to encourage steady growth.

Düngen

Apply a balanced vegetable fertilizer once a month to support leafy development.

Schneiden

Remove any yellowing or damaged outer leaves to keep the plant healthy.

Umtopfen

This is an annual crop typically grown directly in the garden bed.

Boden

Well draining, fertile, loamy soil

Boden-pH

6.0 to 7.0

Temperatur

7 bis 24°C

Luftfeuchtigkeit

40 bis 70%

Trockenheitstoleranz

Gering

Lebensdauer

Annual or biennial, typically 1 year

Wildverbiss-Resistenz

Gering

Sicherheit

Menschen

This plant is non toxic to humans.

Kinder

There are no specific safety concerns for children regarding this plant.

Kontaktallergene

Handling the milky sap may cause mild skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

Allergene in der Luft

There are no notable airborne allergy risks associated with this plant.

Essbarkeit

Endive is safe to eat, but consume in moderation if you have a history of kidney stones due to oxalate content.

So erkennst du die Pflanze

• Deeply lobed or curled leaves
• Forms a dense central rosette
• Crisp and textured foliage
• Bitter flavor profile

Höhe

0,3 bis 0,45m

Breite

0,3 bis 0,4m

Blätter

green, deciduous

Blüten

blue, 2 bis 4cm

Häufige Probleme

• Aphids — Small insects that cluster on new growth and suck plant sap.
• Tipburn — Brown, necrotic leaf edges caused by calcium deficiency or uneven watering.

Standort und Pflege

Vermehrung

seed

Pflanzzeit

spring, late summer

Überwinterung

In mild climates, it can survive the winter with light mulch. In colder areas, it is treated as an annual and removed after the first hard frost.

Im Kübel

It grows very well in containers, provided the pot is at least 20 centimeters deep and has good drainage.

Plant endive near fast growing crops to maximize your garden space before the summer heat arrives.

Gute Pflanzpartner

• Radish — They grow quickly and do not compete for space.
• Carrot — They share similar soil needs and occupy different root zones.

Ähnliche Arten

• Wegwarte — It is a close relative with similar growth habits and bitter flavor.
• Lettuce — It is a common salad green often grown alongside endive.

Botanisches

Familie

Asteraceae

Gattung

Cichorium

Ordnung

Asterales

Klasse

Magnoliopsida

Ursprüngliche Heimat

Mediterranean region

Artenschutz

This plant is not of conservation concern.

It thrives in open, sunny fields and disturbed soils where it can access consistent moisture.

Nutzen für Wildtiere

nectar source

Bestäuber

Bienen, Schmetterlinge

Verwendung

culinary greens, salad ingredient, garnish

Taxonomie abgeglichen mit GBIF.

Häufige Fragen

Why is my endive so bitter?

Bitterness is a natural trait, but you can reduce it by blanching the leaves or harvesting during cooler weather.

Can I grow endive in a container?

Yes, it grows well in pots at least 20 centimeters deep.

Woher der Name kommt

The name Cichorium comes from the Greek word kichore, while endivia is derived from the Latin intubus.

Gut zu wissen

• Endive belongs to the same family as chicory and dandelion.
• It has been cultivated since ancient Egyptian times.
• The bitter flavor is a hallmark of its culinary profile.
• It is a cool season crop that bolts quickly in summer heat.