Bingo endive
Cichorium intybus 'Bingo'
USDA zones3 to 8
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moist soil
- Growth rate
- Rapid
- Habit
- Erect
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer, autumn
- Soil types
- Sand, loam, clay, chalk
- Soil pH
- Acid, alkaline, neutral
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Bingo' endive (Cichorium intybus 'Bingo') is a vegetable for food gardens, containers, and borders. It is typically grown as an annual. Cool weather suits it, and it can take a light frost. This plant likes full sun and dry to moist soil of most types. It is an early, adaptable witloof variety that grows at a rapid pace. Bees and butterflies visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Lime basil, Brad's Atomic Grape Tomato tomato, and Common Chamomile German chamomile.