Chicory

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

50 days. Cichorium intybus. Red Stem Italian Dandelion Endive Seeds. Non-GMO, annual, heirloom, open-pollinated. This crop is suitable for garden plots, raised beds, and containers. Italian Red Stem Dandelion is a chicory-type endive with deeply lobed green leaves, vivid red ribs, and a somewhat bitter, peppery flavor that shines in cool-weather salads and sautes. ~25,500 seeds/oz.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Pugliese Endive Seeds. 50 days to maturity. Cichorium intybus. Heirloom, Annual. Early. Puglise is an upright chicory with long serrated leaves with a white rib. ~ 11,200 seeds per ounce

Variegata di Lusia-type; All season production; 4-6” heads

Early producing, round and tight, dense heads with stunning ivory leaves and rosy pink speckles. This show-stopping Variegata di Lusia-type is uniform and productive. A cross section of the head reveals multitudes of tender leaves with unique and gorgeous coloration. Heads have a short core. Plants are very reliable and produce early. Excellent sweet flavor when eaten raw in salads. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From our partners at Smarties.bio.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Sugar loaf-type; Great for all seasonal slots; Dense 8-10” heads

Lovely, dense, elongated heads that come to a slender point with a graceful flourish of curled leaves. Pale green with crisp, yellow-white interior and a sweet, mildly bitter flavor delicious in salad mix. Harvest when heads are dense and firm to the touch. Good uniformity.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Catalogna Emerald Endive Seeds. 52 - 83 days to maturity. Cichorium intybus. Heirloom, Annual. Leaves and seed stalks used for early greens, asparagus-like flavor. Approximately 11,200 seeds per ounce

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Catalogna Garnet Stem Endive Seeds. 52 - 83 days to maturity. Chicorium intybus. Heirloom, Annual. Dark green leaves with red midribs and excellent flavor. As a babyleaf Garnet Stem adds bright contrast to salad mix. Approximately 11,200 seeds per ounce

Light green wrapper leaves protect delicate, pink speckled, cream hued hearts. Heads vary in shape from cone-shaped to slightly elongated teardrops. The flavor is a delightful balance of bitterness and sweetness. A reliable producer for fresh market harvest. Traditionally heads are opened and “fluffed” to display their beautiful interior leaves. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From our partners at Smarties.bio.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Non-GMO Witloof Chicory is a Belgian Endive variety that is great for home gardening. After 55-115 days, Witloof Chicory should reach full size. Leaves can be taken at any time, but are best when the weather is cool. The leaves have a mildly acidic but sweet flavor. They are ideal for salads and taste great when cooked as well. Alternately, the mature plant can be lifted, cut back radically, and a new growth bud is forced in darkness. This is usually done in the winter and often forced indoors. These blanched buds are often called chicons. This process is a bit technical and time-consuming, more than we can get into here, but the forced chicons are a gourmet treat!

Treviso-type; Early maturing; 7.5 -9" upright heads

Early Treviso-type with exceptional uniformity and field holding quality. A standout in our trials, it was the earliest performing Treviso-type with excellent deep bitter flavor, perfect for fresh market harvests. Plants are upright with bright green outer leaves surrounding dark burgundy hearts that contrast beautifully to striking white stems. Forms large and uniform, tight heads. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From our partners at Smarties.bio.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Puntarelle-type; Highly uniform

Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Heirloom; Non-GMO; Container; Vegetable; Annual

Sugar Loaf (Pain de Sucre) endive plants have heads that grow 6-12‚ tall producing medium green leaves that have a texture quite similar to Romaine lettuce. It is best when exposed to cool weather rather than heat, and has a sweeter taste after exposure to frost. Sow seeds ¼‚ deep indoors and transplant after 4 weeks to a cool area with full sun exposure. If desired, blanch heads 2-3 weeks prior to harvest. ~ 11,200 Seeds / Oz.

Chicory - Verona Red (100% Heirloom/Non-Hybrid/Non-GMO) The Verona Red Chicory produces round and red cabbage like heads. - Popular in salads - Can be cooked as a vegetable - Grows best during the cooler climates Day to Maturity | 80 days

Treviso-type; Upright 6-7” heads

Gorgeous plants with emerald-green outer leaves and burgundy interiors. Burgundy inner leaves have bright white ribbing and juicy crunch for beautiful color and texture contrast in salad mixes. Plants produce upright, dense, elongated heads with mildly bitter flavor. A lovely variety that will store for several months.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Chioggia-type; Round 4-5” heads

Large, perfectly round heads are intensely purple with bright white midribs. Extremely vigorous variety that strongly resists bolting and shows some resistance to tip burn. Heads average one pound each at maturity. Plant for fall and winter crops when color and flavor is best. From our partners at Bejo Seeds.

Growing notes: Days to maturity are from transplant for chicories (endives, escaroles, puntarelles and radicchios) and from direct seeding for all others. Cultivated Chicory is derived from wild chicory, Cichorium intybus. In the United States, the term “chicory” refers to all vegetables in the Cichorium genus GREENS ENDIVE - Cichorium endiva 1970 Frisée 35 days baby, 60 full size OP • Baby or full sized leaves Frilly endive with finely cut leaves and blanched interior sprigs. A signature salad mix ingredient. Similar to Très Fine Maraîchère but a bit less frilly. Grow as a baby leaf or leaf lettuce; plant at high density or cover centers for well blanched, tender sprigs. 23M seeds/oz. 2006P Benefine Frisée 48 days full size OP • Très Fine Maraîchère Frisée-type • Spring/summer production • Slow to bolt Exquisite heads of deeply cut leaves with self-blanching, creamy hearts. A beautiful frisée-type chicory with excellent resistance to tip burn and good bolt tolerance. Plants grow in gorgeous, thin heads that are highly uniform and self-blanching in the heart to reveal tender, sweet leaves that are perfect for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. 2007P Curlesi 52 days full size OP • Compact growth habit • Heat tolerant • Self blanching Compact, ruffled heads with an upright growth habit and excellent self-blanching at maturity. Adaptable endive variety that has strong tip burn resistance and is slow to bolt in hot weather. Heads are beautiful with an upright growth habit, reducing exposure to bottom rot and increasing the coverage of internal leaves, leading to dense, self-blanched hearts. Plants are compact, perfect for tight spacings. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. ESCAROLE - Cichorium endiva 2008P Eliance 50 days full size OP • Field and greenhouse • Bolt resistant • All season production Smooth-leaved endive with upright growth habit for field or greenhouse production. Heads are smooth, uniform and elegant with long, narrow and flexible internal leaves. Grown in greenhouses for its early maturity, plants are self-blanching with resilient bases. Excellent flavor and tenderness for salads. From Vitalis Organic Seeds. Available as pelleted seed. PUNTARELLE - Cichorium intybus var. foliosum 2009 Fiamma Verde 65-70 days full size OP • Puntarelle-type • Highly uniform Highly uniform in both plant habit and maturity, upright full stems are gorgeous with exceptional flavor. The crunchy stems of the puntarelle appear as sprouts with dandelion shaped leaves and are pleasantly bitter and tender, perfect for fresh eating. When preparing, they can be allowed to rest in ice water for an hour to temper bitterness. Transplant seedlings 28-30 days after seeding. From Smarties.bio. Eliance Escarole Curlesi Endive Fiamma Verde Puntarelle Frisée Endive including radicchio, escarole, endive, and puntarelle. Within each type of chicory, there are several sub-types.

Common chicory (Cichorium intybus) is a deep-rooted perennial with blue flowers and bitter, edible leaves. The roots can also be roasted and used as a coffee substitute. It tolerates lean, dry soil once established and can self-seed, so remove flower stalks if spread is a concern.

An heirloom Witloof chicory grown for forcing into pale, tightly packed chicons (Belgian endive) as well as for its light green leaves. The slightly bitter leaves are used in salads, and the roasted roots make a traditional coffee substitute. Roots are dug in fall and forced in darkness to produce the blanched heads. About 55 days to leaf maturity.