Chicory

Belgian Endive

Belgian Endive © Denzil Green Belgian Endive is not the same as Endive. Belgian Endive is a variety of chicory. Its narrow, cream-white leaves with yellow tips grow in a small, tight little baton shape and curve in to meet at the top. It is grown from a species of Chicory closely related to but…

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Chicory

Chicory © Denzil Green There is a fair bit of confusion about what Chicory is. All types of Chicory are a member of the Endive family. They can be annual or biennial plants. After that, the confusion begins. Chicory as a green leafy veg in its own right Chicory is a green leafy salad veg….

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Chicory

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