Quantity
Around 250 seeds
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Discover the plant
Family
Asteraceae
Type
Vegetable
Cycle
Biennial
Internal product code
JAREC-0051
Organic ‘Bellesque’ curly endive is an elegant variety that brings beautiful abundance to the vegetable garden with its finely cut foliage, as decorative as it is tasty. Developed to thrive in temperate and humid climates, it forms a voluminous head of bright green, enhanced by a very clear white vein that illuminates the growing rows. Its moderately sweet flavor, with a slight bitterness, makes it a leaf of choice for adding depth to salads and cooked dishes. Easy to integrate into a food garden, it grows vigorously when the soil remains rich, loose, and fresh. Its good cold tolerance allows for an extended season and reliable harvests when other greens slow down. In the garden, its dense habit creates a generous and structured presence, pleasant to observe over the weeks. If allowed to complete its cycle, its flowering attracts various pollinating insects, strengthening the living balance of the vegetable garden. Cultivating ‘Bellesque’ means choosing a chicory that is robust, productive, and full of character, capable of enriching both the table and the garden ecosystem.
Sowing guide
From packetto germination.
Sowing periodSpring to summer
Sowing depth0.5 to 1 cm (0.2 to 0.4 in)
Germination temperature18 to 22°C (64 to 72°F)
Germination time5 to 7 days
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Exposure
Sun to partial shade
Soil
Rich, friable, and well-drained
Watering
Regular
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodSummer
Harvest65 days after sowing
Garden associations
What to plantwith it.
Good companionscarrot, radish, lettuce, onion
Avoid planting withparsley, celery
salads, sides, stews, dips
