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18 seeds/ft, 1/4–1/2" deep.
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Cichorium intybus
A seed worth growing
Bingo Endive Seed
About this variety
An early witloof for forcing.
Belgian endive, or witloof, is grown in two steps: roots in the field, then forcing in the dark for the pale heads called chicons, a prized winter vegetable in Europe.
Bingo gives even roots across many soils, with good resistance to core browning and healthy leaves against powdery mildew. Its roots are ready to force soon after an October–November dig and keep forcing well into March.
About 115 days to root harvest, then 3–4 weeks of forcing. Open-pollinated.
Specs
- Packet: 200 seeds
- Average 227,300 seeds per lb.
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Quick Facts
Growing times vary with weather, soil and local conditions.
Growing guide
From seed to harvestThin to 2–3"
Lift roots in fall.
Chill 6–10 weeks
Store at 32°F.
Force in the dark
Chicons in 3–4 weeks.
Growing Information
Scientific name
Cichorium intybus
How it works
A two-step crop: grow roots in the field, then force them indoors in the dark to make the pale heads (chicons) for winter eating.
Sowing
Sow 3/4–1" apart (about 18 per foot), 1/4–1/2" deep, in rows 16–24" apart or 3 rows on a wide bed. A band helps get an even stand. Keep moist; seed comes up quickly.
Thinning
Thin to 2–3" at about the first hoeing, a few weeks after seedlings appear.
Digging roots
Lift the roots once a few light frosts have passed, from mid-fall on, and keep them cold like carrots, at 32°F (0°C).
Forcing
After 6–10 weeks in cold storage, bring roots into total darkness at 55–70°F. Chicons firm up and are ready in roughly 3–4 weeks.
Seeding rate
About 15 seeds per foot in 18" rows.
Packet
200 seeds.
Seeds per lb.
About 227,300 on average.
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