Endive 100 Seeds Cichorium intybus

Endive (Cichorium intybus) is a cool-season leafy vegetable valued for its crisp texture and pleasant flavor, making it a favorite for fresh salads, sandwiches, and lightly cooked dishes. This productive plant forms compact to loosely upright heads, depending on the variety, with tender leaves that become milder when harvested young. Plants typically reach 8 to 16 inches tall and spread 8 to 12 inches wide, making them well suited for garden beds, raised beds, and larger containers. Endive grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular moisture, producing a steady harvest of flavorful greens throughout the cooler months. Baby leaves can be picked in as little as 30 to 40 days, while mature heads are generally ready in 70 to 90 days. Easy to grow and dependable in the home garden, endive provides a nutritious source of vitamins A and K, folate, and fiber while adding fresh flavor and texture to a wide variety of meals.