Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Vegetable
Origin
Mediterranean
America
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
agricultural areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Blue
Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Heart shaped, toothed with three to five lobes
Plant Season
Summer
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam, Moist, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Pollution, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary, Remove damaged fruit
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Balanced liquid fertilizer every 4 weeks, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Bacterial Stem Rot, Mildew, Red blotch, Ring Rot, White spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Butterflies
Leafminer, Mice, Not Available, Rodents
Allergy
Not Available
Sore Throat, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Ornamental use
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Antibacterial, Antioxidants, Detoxification, Rich in Potassium, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
Cattle Fodder, Culinary use, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
Cucurbita pepo
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Zucchini, courgette
In German
Chicoree
Zucchini
In French
chicorée
Courgette
In Spanish
achicoria
calabacín
In Portuguese
chicória
abobrinha
In Polish
cykoria
Kabaczek
In Latin
pancratium
zucchini
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Cucurbitaceae
Genus
Cichorium
Cucurbita
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Cichorieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Not Available, Solanoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Zucchini
Season and care of Chicory and Zucchini is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Zucchini Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Zucchini season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Zucchini is Loam, Moist, Well drained while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Zucchini is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Chicory and Zucchini Physical Information
Chicory and Zucchini physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Zucchini height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Zucchini are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Zucchini flower color: Lavender
- Zucchini leaf color: Green
Care of Chicory and Zucchini
Care of Chicory and Zucchini include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Zucchini pruning is done cut main flower spike, Proper mowing practices are necessary and Remove damaged fruit. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Zucchini needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.