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Annual Biennial

Cichorium endivia 'Natacha'

endive 'Natacha'

A broad-leaved endive producing heavy heads of green leaves with creamy white hearts. This cultivar shows good bolt resistance in the summer and withstands cold temperatures well making it good for winter sowing and enabling mature plants to overwinter in areas with mild climates

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Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metres
Time to ultimate height
1 year
Ultimate spread
0.1–0.5 metres
Growing conditions
Loam
Moisture
Moist but well–drained
pH
Neutral, Acid
Colour & scent
StemFlowerFoliageFruit
Spring Green
Summer Green
Autumn Green
Winter
Position
  • Full sun
  • Partial shade
Aspect

South–facing or °Â±ð²õ³Ù–f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ

Exposure
Exposed or Sheltered
Hardiness
H3
Botanical details
Family
Asteraceae
Native to GB / Ireland
No
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Bushy
Genus

Cichorium can be annual or perennial plants with loosely branched stems bearing toothed or pinnately lobed leaves and dandelion-like, usually blue flowers which close by early afternoon, in summer

Name status

Unresolved

How to grow

Cultivation

Grow in fertile, moist but well-drained soil in full sun although midsummer crops will tolerate light shade. Mature heads can be blanched by covering for 10-14 days or young leaves can be harvested as a 'cut and come again' crop. See Grow Your Own guide to endive for further information

Propagation

Propagate by seed. See sowing vegetable seeds

Suggested planting locations and garden types
Pruning

No pruning required

Pests

May be susceptible to slugs, snails and aphids

Diseases

Generally disease-free

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