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Belgium endive (Cichorium intybus) Care Guide

Care guide for Belgium endive: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Belgium endive

📷 Stanislav Murashkin · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Tolerates the occasional missed watering.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0-7.5).
Growthfast growth. Mature height ~0.6 m (2.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Austria, Azores, Baleares.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.