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🥕 Endive

Cichorium endivia
vegetables Annual/Biennial Asteraceae
☀️ Sun
Full Sun to Partial Shade
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
4-9
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, well-draining
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
8-12 in
📐 Height
6-12 in

🤝 Companions (3)

🤝 Carrot
Different root depths avoid competition
🤝 Leek
Leek scent masks endive from pests
🤝 Strawberry
Different root zones, endive benefits from strawberry shade

⚠️ Keep Apart (0)

No known enemies listed.

📝 Growing Notes

Slightly bitter, crisp salad green. Blanch inner leaves for milder flavor. Cool-season crop.

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