Endive

Endive (/ˈɛndaɪv/ or /ˈɑːndiv/;^[2] Cichorium endivia) is a leaf vegetable belonging to the genus Cichorium, which includes several similar bitter leafed vegetables. Species include endive (Cichorium endivia), Cichorium pumilum, and common chicory (Cichorium intybus). Common chicory includes chicory types such as radicchio, puntarelle, and Belgian endive.

There is considerable confusion between Cichorium endivia and Cichorium intybus.^[3][4] Because of the name, endive is wrongly associated with Belgian endive, which is a cultivated variety of common chicory.

Endive is rich in many vitamins and minerals, especially in folate and vitamins A and K, and is high in fiber.^{[citation needed]} Endive is also a common name for some types of chicory (Cichorium intybus).

There are two main varieties of cultivated endive:

• Curly endive, or frisée (var crispum). This type has narrow, green, curly outer leaves. It is sometimes called chicory in the United States and is called chicorée frisée in French. Further confusion results from the fact that frisée also refers to greens lightly wilted with oil.
• Escarole, or broad-leaved endive (var latifolia), has broad, pale green leaves and is less bitter than the other varieties. Varieties or names include broad-leaved endive, Bavarian endive, Batavian endive, grumolo, scarola, and scarole. It is eaten like other greens, sauteed, chopped into soups and stews, or as part of a green salad.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Endive

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Sep2, Oct1, 

Good planting time

Sep1, Oct2, Nov1

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug1, Aug2, Nov2

Comments:

Pull leaves over center to blanch.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

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Celery

Celery (Apium graveolens) is a cultivated plant, variety in the family Apiaceae, commonly used as a vegetable. Depending on location, either its stalks, or its hypocotyl, are eaten and used in cooking.

In North America the dominant variety most commonly available in trade is "celery", Apium graveolens var. dulce, whose stalks are eaten raw, or as an ingredient in salads, or as a flavoring in soups, stews, and pot roasts.

In Europe the dominant variety most commonly available in trade is celeriac (Apium graveolens var. rapaceum) whose hypocotyl forms a large bulb which is eaten cooked, or as a the major ingredient in a soup. It is commonly, but incorrectly, called "celery root". The leaves of rapaceum are used as seasoning, but the stalks find only marginal use.^[2][3][4]

Celery seed is also used as a spice. The plant grows to 1 m (3.3 ft) tall.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celery

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Good planting time

Aug2, Sep1, Sep2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug1, Oct1

Set out transplants

Oct1, Oct2, Nov1, 

Comments:

Often stringy and bitter in desert conditions.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower
Celery	S[2]			S[1]

Notes:

 F = Failed

 P = Planted, waiting for results

 G = Good

 S = Successful 

 Ex = does exceptionally well

 

[1] Bruce Babcock @ EasyAquaGarden:  

[2] Dr George Brooks @ NxTHorizon Group: 

 

Cauliflower

Cauliflower is one of several vegetables in the species Brassica oleracea, in the family Brassicaceae. It is an annual plant that reproduces by seed. Typically, only the head (the white curd) is eaten. The cauliflower head is composed of a white inflorescencemeristem. Cauliflower heads resemble those in broccoli, which differs in having flower buds. Brassica oleracea also includesbroccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, collard greens, and kale, though they are of different cultivar groups.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cauliflower

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

 Sep1, Sep2

Good planting time

Oct1, Oct2, 

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug2,

Set out transplants

Oct1, Oct2, Nov1, Nov2,

Comments:

Fold leaves over exposed heads.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

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Cabbage--standard

Cabbage (Brassica oleracea or variants) is a leafy green or purple biennial plant, grown as an annual vegetable crop for its dense-leaved heads. Closely related to other cole crops, such as broccoli, cauliflower, and brussels sprouts, it descends from B. oleracea var. oleracea, a wild field cabbage. Cabbage heads generally range from 0.5 to 4 kilograms (1 to 9 lb), and can be green, purple and white. Smooth-leafed firm-headed green cabbages are the most common, with smooth-leafed red and crinkle-leafed savoy cabbages of both colors seen more rarely. It is a multi-layered vegetable. Under conditions of long sunlit days such as are found at high northern latitudes in summer, cabbages can grow much larger. Some records are discussed at the end of the history section.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabbage

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Sep2, Oct1, Oct2

Good planting time

Sep1, Nov1, Nov2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug2

Set out transplants

Nov1, Nov2, Dec1

Comments:

Heads form quickly.  Be sure to thin.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

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Cabbage--Chinese

Chinese cabbage (Brassica rapa, subspecies pekinensis and chinensis) can refer to two groups of Chinese leaf vegetablesoften used in Chinese cuisine: the Pekinensis Group (napa cabbage) and the Chinensis Group (bok choy).

These vegetables are both variant cultivars or subspecies of the turnip and belong to the same genus as such Western staples as cabbage, broccoli, and cauliflower. Both have many variations in name, spelling, and scientific classification, especially the bok choy (B. rapa chinensis) variety.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinese_cabbage

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Sep2, Oct1, Oct2

Good planting time

Sep1, Nov1, Nov2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug2

Set out transplants

Nov1, Nov2, Dec1

Comments:

Heads form quickly.  Be sure to thin.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

Notes:

Brussels Sprout

The Brussels sprout is a member of the Gemmifera Group of cabbages (Brassica oleracea), grown for its edible buds.

The leafy green vegetables are typically 2.5–4 cm (0.98–1.6 in) in diameter and look like miniature cabbages. The Brussels sprout has long been popular in Brussels, Belgium, and may have originated and gained its name there.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brussels_sprout

Planting Times:

Ideal planting times

Aug2, Sep1

Good planting time

Sep2

Can be planted (with protective measures)

Aug1, 

Set out transplants

Oct1, Oct2, Nov1, 

Comments:

Only early hybrids do well."Oliver" is best.

Aquaponic Planting Guide:

Cultivar / Variety	Deep Water Culture	Media Bed Ebb/flow	Media Bed constant flow	Aquaponic Wicking bed	NFT	Tower

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