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Batavia (Cichorium endivia) Care Guide

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Cichorium endivia

Genus: Cichorium - Species: endivia - Family: Asteraceae

Phonetic Spelling: si-KOR-ee-um EN-daiv

Common Names:

Batavia
Endive
Escarole
Frisée

Tags

full sun tolerant

fast growing

edible flowers

contact dermatitis

edible leaves

edible garden

blue flowers

cool season vegetable

spring greens

Quick Facts

Height: 0 ft. 10 in. - 2 ft. 0 in.
Width: 0 ft. 10 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
USDA Zones:
- 7a
- 7b
- 8a
- 8b
- 9a
- 9b
- 6a
- 6b
- 4a
- 4b
- 5a
- 5b
NC Region:Not specified
Origin:Eastern Mediterranean, India
Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Biennial
Plant Types:
- Annual
- Edible
- Vegetable
- Cool Season Vegetable
Habit:Not specified

Distribution

N/A

Uses

N/A

Cichorium endiva