Leafy GreensIntermédiaire
Chicory
Cichorium intybus
Nom Scientifique
Cichorium intybus
Famille
Asteraceae
Origine
Mediterranean region
Type
Perennial (grown as annual)
65-120 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: Bitter, slightly nutty
- Salads (especially Belgian endive)
- Grilled or braised
- Added to coffee (root)
- Radicchio in Italian dishes
- Wilted as side dish
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
MarchApril
Semer à l'Extérieur
AprilMayJuneJuly
Récolte
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- Contains inulin, a prebiotic fiber
- Supports liver health
- May aid digestion
- Traditional coffee substitute (roasted root)
- Anti-inflammatory properties