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| Identification |
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Genus
Cichorium
Species
intybus
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
Belgian endive
Italian dandelion
asparagus chicory
Family
ASTERACEAE
Specimen number
S12049
Data source
MedPl p187;UnVeg p111
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Annual,Perennial
Life span
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Various
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Various
Overall height
6" - 9"
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Full sun
Water
Moist
Optimal soil texture
Soil texture 26
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
Not classified
AHS heat zones
Not classified
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
no
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Full sun is best for growing Cichorium intybus. It needs soil that is moist.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
liver tonic
digestive tonic
urinary antiseptic
antirheumatic
laxative
Medicinal parts
Root
Leaves
Flowers
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
The leaves of this plant and the roots are both edible. Cichorium intybus is a good low calorie food. Its nutritional value includes vitamin A. Belgian endive (sometimes called Italian dandelion and asparagus chicory) is most often used cooked or fresh. This plant has too many possible beneficial herbal uses to fully enumerate. A few of its uses include: as a liver tonic, as a digestive tonic, as a urinary antiseptic and as an antirheumatic. See the medicinal properties section for the full list. The root as well as the leaves and the flowers are used in herbal preparations.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Seed
Pollination method
Planting style
Crowns and leaves
Crop spacing
6"
Row spacing
1' 6"
Cold frame
Planting period
May 01 - May 31
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Partially hardy
Heat requirement
Cool
Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Time to harvest
90 days
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
yes
Culinary uses
Fresh
Cooked
Nutritional value
Vitamin A
Low calorie
Edible parts
Leaves
Roots
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
has roots that are a coffee substitute and leaves are bitter tasting
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
May is normally the best time to begin planting. Provide 6" spacing when grown in quantity. Provide 1' 6" spacing between rows. It does not necessarily require warm days for good production. Nitrogen is required for optimal growth. Estimated time to harvest is 90 days. Cichorium intybus is typically propagated by seed.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
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