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WITLOF – a new entrant to SA’s leafy vegetables market

Witlof, also known as Belgian endive, is a notoriously difficult vegetable to grow, but Koue Bokkeveld grower Fanie van der Merwe has mastered the art, producing 1t of witlof a week....


Witlof With a Light Tomato Sauce (V)

Written by Barbara Joubert on February 3, 2017 in Salads & Sides Witlof is the new vegetable for 2017. What ‘n wonderful product and so versatile. Whether you use...


Root to leaf dining

In the Koue Bokkeveld region lies Bronaar, an agricultural business with a two-century-long farming heritage. There you’ll find apples, pears, onions, potatoes… and witlof. CLICK TO DOWNLOAD FULL ARTICLE:


Lunch with witlof at Den Anker, V&A Waterfront

  Have you tried Witlof? You should. PRO Brian Berkman invited us to lunch this week at Den Anker in the Waterfront as he is promoting Witlof, also known...


Chicory: Low-Carb Veg Recipes

  Witlof, apple, tomato with Crevette Witlof, also known as Belgian Endive or Chicory leaf or Witloof, is related to the chicory family that includes radicchio escarole, frisee lettuce,...


Witlof grower imports roots to better service local market demand

With its two-stage growing process, Witlof, also known as Belgian Endive, has a production cost higher than many other leafy vegetables. One of the factors contributing to the higher...


Endive salad boats with apple, blue cheese, bacon and walnuts

Commonly known as Belgian endive or Chicory, this crunchy salad leaf is also known as Witlof. It is pale in colour with a slightly bitter and nutty flavour that...