Curly endive Wallonne organic seeds - Cichorium endivia var. crispum
Curly endive Wallonne organic seeds - Cichorium endivia var. crispum
Cichorium endivia var. crispum Wallonne
Curly endive
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The 'Wallone' Curly Endive is offered here in the form of AB certified seeds. Known for its resistance to autumn weather, it is an excellent variety for late crops and cool climates. Its curly and crunchy leaves form a tight rosette of 40 cm in diameter, with a well-filled white heart. It can be consumed raw in salads or cooked like spinach. Sow from August to September for a harvest 3 months later.
Curly endive (Cichorium endivia var. crispum) is a biennial vegetable plant of the Asteraceae family, appreciated for its crunchiness and slightly bitter flavour. It is also called endive, although it does not resemble the common white endive. Derived from wild chicory (Cichorium intybus), which is found naturally in meadows and along roadsides, curly endive has been selected for its taste qualities and decorative aspect.
The 'Wallone' variety is named after Wallonia, a Belgian region where it was developed for its robust characteristics and its ability to produce curly and crunchy leaves, even in cool conditions. It forms a beautiful rosette of finely cut green leaves, with a naturally whitening heart, reducing its bitterness. This particularity distinguishes it from some varieties requiring artificial blanching through light deprivation.
Relatively hardy curly endive tolerates cool temperatures well but is more sensitive to frost than wild chicory. In cold regions, it is advisable to use a protective cover or tunnel to extend the harvest period. It thrives in well-drained, moderately rich soils kept moist, benefiting from moderate watering and careful maintenance.
In cooking, its leaves are mainly consumed raw in salads, but they are also suitable for hot preparations such as gratins, braised dishes, or cream recipes. Health-wise, all chicories are known for their tonic, purifying, and slightly laxative properties, making them a tasty and beneficial vegetable.
Harvest gradually, according to needs, by cutting the outer leaves to allow the rosette to continue growing. For better conservation, curly endives can be kept cool for a few days after harvesting. Regular maintenance, including hoeing, weeding, and mulching in case of drought will ensure a generous and quality production.
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Botanical data
Cichorium
endivia var. crispum
Wallonne
Asteraceae
Curly endive
Cultivar or hybrid
Biennial
Planting and care
Sowing 'Wallonne' Curly Endive
Sow from August to September
Sow seeds in a flat furrow 5 cm wide and 2 cm deep. It is advisable to sow sparsely and cover the seeds with a little fine soil (half a centimetre). Then lightly press down with the back of a rake. Germination takes about 8 days. Rows should be spaced 30 cm apart.
Thin plants to one every 30 cm along the row, they can also be transplanted elsewhere in the vegetable garden when they have 7 or 8 leaves.
Maintenance:
To prevent diseases that attack endives such as powdery mildew or rust, it is important to regularly hoe and weed and to practice a good crop rotation every 3 to 4 years.
Watering should be generous and frequent. Soil coverage (mulching) is beneficial. Curly endives are less frost-resistant than wild endives, so it is best to protect them with a fleece or tunnel during winter.
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Hardiness is the lowest winter temperature a plant can endure without suffering serious damage or even dying. However, hardiness is affected by location (a sheltered area, such as a patio), protection (winter cover) and soil type (hardiness is improved by well-drained soil).
In temperate climates, pruning of spring-flowering shrubs (forsythia, spireas, etc.) should be done just after flowering.
Pruning of summer-flowering shrubs (Indian Lilac, Perovskia, etc.) can be done in winter or spring.
In cold regions as well as with frost-sensitive plants, avoid pruning too early when severe frosts may still occur.
The harvesting period indicated on our website applies to countries and regions in USDA zone 8 (France, England, Ireland, the Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...) fruit and vegetable harvests are likely to be delayed by 3-4 weeks.
In warmer areas (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), harvesting will probably take place earlier, depending on weather conditions.
The sowing periods indicated on our website apply to countries and regions within USDA Zone 8 (France, UK, Ireland, Netherlands).
In colder areas (Scandinavia, Poland, Austria...), delay any outdoor sowing by 3-4 weeks, or sow under glass.
In warmer climes (Italy, Spain, Greece, etc.), bring outdoor sowing forward by a few weeks.
The planting period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a (East Coast and Midlands: Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny, Portlaoise). It will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the north-west (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal, Westport), delay planting by 1 to 2 weeks in spring and bring it forward by 1 to 2 weeks in autumn compared to the dates given, preferably choosing periods without strong winds.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (Wicklow Mountains, Macgillycuddy’s Reeks, Connemara, Killarney), it is best to plant in spring (April–May) or autumn (September–October), avoiding periods of waterlogged soil in winter and strong winds, which pose the main risk to newly planted trees in these areas.
The flowering period indicated on our website applies to regions in USDA Zone 9a, such as the East Coast and Midlands, including Dublin, Wexford, Waterford, Kilkenny and Portlaoise.
This will vary depending on where you live:
- On the west coast and in the northwest (Galway, Limerick, Sligo, Donegal and Westport), it will be delayed by one to two weeks compared to the given dates, due to stronger Atlantic winds and less spring sunshine.
- In the inland hills and plateaus (the Wicklow Mountains, the Macgillycuddy's Reeks, Connemara and Killarney), flowering will be delayed by two to three weeks. Flowering mainly occurs between May and July, with the limiting factors being less frost and more of the excessive humidity, strong winds and lack of sunshine that are characteristic of these areas.
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