Salad chicory - witloof

The area of distribution and data of origin of witloof chicory are presented in the article. The method of development and main characteristics of cv. «Konus» of VNIISSOK”s breeding are described. The way of utilization, food value, medical properties of witloof chicory are shown. The biological features of the crop, adaptive characteristics, agro-technology of growing in open ground are described. Technological properties of growing room, the requirement for substrate, thermal conditioning, and watering are provided. The harvest time, planting material preparation for seed production, crop production practices and harvest of seed plants of witloof chicory are considered.