Cichorium endiva Narrow, green, curly outer leaves high in folate, vitamins A and K and also high in fibre. Slightly bitter flavour is highly regarded in French cuisine. Best planted in spring or fall as the heat of summer will make it much too bitter and will also cause it to bolt. Can be used as a baby green too. Part sun to shade. 60 days to full head. 0.4g/approximately 250 seeds.