The bitter summer salad is very popular. Here we show you what you should pay attention to when planting and harvesting endive salad. If you still want to enjoy a delicious salad in autumn, a late summer Endive salad is a perfect choice. The frugal lettuce plant is rich in minerals and vitamins and can be grown in your own garden with little effort. This article explains exactly how this works and what to look out for.<\/p>\n
The endive ( Cichorium endivia<\/em> ) is a species of the genus chicory ( Cichorium<\/em> ) and belongs to the sunflower family ( Asteraceae<\/em> ). It is closely related to sugar loaf, radicchio, and chicory, which is also reflected in its slightly bitter note. However, the bitter substances are in the outer leaves, which means that the heart of the endive tastes delicate and mild. To avoid shooting and blooming, it is important that both the temperature and the timing are right when growing endive.<\/p>\n Table of Contents<\/p>\n<\/span>Origin and properties of endive salad<\/span><\/h2>