Cichorium — 3 species
Botanical species in the genus Cichorium recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cichorium endivia
Cichorium endivia
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Originating in the warm temperate to subtropical zone, Endive can also be grown in cooler areas of the temperate zone and into the tropics, though it generally does best there at elevations above 400 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 15 - 23°c, but can tolerate 5 - 30°c. Older plants can survive temperatures down to about -5°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at -1°c.
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Cichorium intybus
Cichorium intybus
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Prefers a sunny position in any moderately fertile well-drained moisture retentive soil. Prefers a pH 5.5 to 7. Tolerates a pH in the range 4.5 to 8.3.
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Cichorium spinosum
Family: Asteraceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in any moderately fertile well-drained soil. Prefers a medium to light sandy or gravelly soil that is rich in humus. Prefers a sunny position but with light shade in the summer to prevent plants running to seed.
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