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Witlofwortels

Chicory roots

Imagine enjoying home-grown, crispy chicory fresh from your own grow box during the winter months. With high-quality chicory roots, you lay the foundation for a tasty harvest, even without a garden. Whether you are a novice hobbyist or a seasoned vegetable gardener, growing chicory is an enriching experience that brings you closer to nature.

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Buy chicory roots: grow your own winter delicacy

Chicory, also known as endive or chicory, is a popular vegetable that mainly appears on the table in the winter months. With chicory roots from Plukkers.com you can easily grow chicory yourself, even indoors. These roots are specially selected for forcing chicory in dark spaces, so that after a few weeks you can enjoy fresh, home-grown chicory heads.

Why choose chicory roots from Plukkers.com?

  • Quality : The chicory roots have been carefully selected and have undergone a cold period, making them immediately ready for use.
  • Ease of Use : After trimming the foliage, the roots are ready to be planted in a dark, cool place.
  • Flexibility : Suitable for cultivation with or without cover soil, both indoors and outdoors.
  • Sustainability : By growing your own chicory, you contribute to sustainable food production and reduce food waste.

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Tips for growing chicory (witloof)

  1. Preparation : Cut the chicory roots to 2-3 cm and remove any dead leaves.
  2. Positioning : Place the roots upright in a container of moist potting soil or sand, with the tops just above the soil.
  3. Cover : Cover the container with a lid or dark cloth to keep out light.
  4. Temperature : Keep ambient temperature between 10-15°C for optimal growth.
  5. Watering : Keep the soil moist, but avoid over-wetting.
  6. Harvesting : After 3-4 weeks the chicory heads are ready to be harvested.

With these steps you can enjoy your own home-grown chicory or endive – a true delicacy in the winter months.

Read our complete growing guide on growing chicory

Chicory in pictures

In this first video in a series of 5, Tom shows how to grow chicory roots in a chicory growing tray.

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