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Witlof: The New Health Food Vegetable Available all Year

Witlof literally means "white leaf" and has very tender and succulent buttery yellow leaves. Witlof is related to the endive, and is also known in France as the Belgium endive and in England and Germany as Chicory or Chicoree.

Witlof has a slightly bitter taste and is suitable for many different uses. It can be baked, steamed, cooked, but is most popular for its fresh taste in salads. It is a good accompaniment to all sorts of meats and fish, but also to egg and cheese. No other vegetable can equal the versatility of witlof.

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Jet Fresh Produce hydroponically grow Witlof all year round and harvest daily to ensure it is always fresh. Jet Fresh Produce have been growing hydroponic witlof for over 20 years and are the primary supplier to the Australasia region.

Witlof is grown from seed, and when harvested, after 5 months, the roots resemble Turnip roots. These roots are firstly coolstored for a short period, to resemble winter, and then replanted in special growing trays, and placed in Hydroponic growing rooms. The temperature in these rooms, as well as the water quality, are strictly controlled and in approximately 4 weeks these roots will have produced a tightly bunched head of leaves. (Click here to learn more)