Watermelon rind

How to Exploit Watermelon Rinds

Decreasing food waste by exploiting Watermelon Rinds Introduction: The watermelon (Citrullus lanatus var. lanatus) is an important cucurbitaceous vegetable grown in different parts of the world (from tropical to temperate regions). […]

Challenge of Virus Disease Threats to Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes – A Nutritional powerhouse facing production challenges Sweet potato (Ipomoea batatas) is not just a delicious root vegetable. It is the third most important root and tuber crop […]

Endive and Escarole Pests and Diseases

Endive and Escarole Pests and Diseases

Endive and Escarole Common Pests  In general, endives do not greatly suffer from pests, but farmers are advised to scout their fields often, monitor their population, and take all preventive […]

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Endive and Escarole Blanching, Yield, Harvest and Storage

How to Blanch Endive and Escarole Blanching aims to produce pale (white-yellowish) headshoots that are sweeter in taste and more tender. Blanching is usually necessary (market demand) when the endive […]

Endive and Escarole Fertilization Requirements

Endive and Escarole Fertilization Requirements

It is essential to highlight that no two fields are the same, nor can anyone advise a farmer on fertilization methods without considering the soil test data, tissue analysis, and […]

Endive and Escarole Water Requirements and Irrigation Systems

Endive and Escarole Water Requirements & Irrigation Systems

How much Water does Endive and Escarole need? Despite their shallow root system, endives and escaroles can generally withstand some drought and are generally more heat tolerant than lettuce. However, […]

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Endive (and Escarole) Soil Requirements, Preparation and Planting

Site selection for endive  Soil can rarely be a restrictive factor when we grow endives. The plants can tolerate various soil types but prefer well-drained but with sufficient moisture, loose […]

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How to Grow Endive -Escarole for Profit

Professional Endive Cultivation Growing endives outdoors –if done rationally and on a scalable basis- can be a good source of income. There are two different types of endive (C. endivia); […]

How to Grow Endive (and Escarole) at Home

How to Grow Endive (and Escarole) at Home

More and more people like to grow their own fruits and vegetables as a hobby, for self-satisfaction, and to control what they eat.  Endives are a great choice for backyard […]

Endive & Escarole Plant Information and Environmental Requirements

Endive & Escarole Plant Information and Environmental Requirements

Endive (and escarole) is a biennial salad green that, in most cases, is treated as an annual crop. The scientific name of endive is Cichorium endivia, a member of the […]