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endive 'Wallone'

Cichorium endivia 'Wallone'

★ RHS AGM

Genus: Cichorium
Family: Asteraceae

About this plant

A robust, curly formed endive with a well filled centre suitable for late Summer and Autumn production outside. Shows some frost resistance

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H3

Foliage

Deciduous

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Shade

Soil

SandyLoamChalkClay

pH

NeutralAcid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Moisture

Poorly Drained

Aspect

East FacingNorth FacingSouth Facing

Exposure

Exposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Grow in fertile soil in partial shade in cool conditions. Sow seed in June/July for an Autumn harvest. May bolt if sown too early in Spring. See RHS GYO advice profile on Endive for further information

Pruning

No pruning required

Propagation

Propagate by seed

Pests

Generally pest free. Slugs and snails may be a problem on young shoots

Diseases

Generally disease-free

Garden Uses

Season of Interest

SummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

One To Two Years