Green Endive And Escarole Vegetable Seeds
Green Endive And Escarole Vegetable Seeds
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Green Endive and Escarole Vegetable Seeds are an excellent choice for outdoor gardens, whether you are a beginner or a seasoned gardener. These seeds are easy to cultivate and produce healthy and delicious greens that are perfect for salads, sandwiches, and more. The plants have a succulent texture and a mild, slightly bitter taste that pairs well with a variety of flavors. With a full-bloom period in the summer, these perennial plants are a great investment for any garden.
Product Details:
- Use: Outdoor Plants
- Cultivating Difficulty Degree: Very Easy
- Full-bloom Period: Summer
- Type: Succulent Plant
- Flowerpot: Excluded
- Climate: Temperate
- Style: Perennial
- Each pack contains 50 pcs of seeds.
- Species and varieties: Endive (Cichorium endivia) and Escarole (Cichorium endivia var. latifolia) are both members of the chicory family. Endive varieties include curly endive (frisée) and broad-leaved endive (escarole). Escarole is a broad-leaved variety of endive known for its slightly bitter taste and tender leaves.
- Hybrid or heirloom: Both endive and escarole can be found in hybrid and heirloom varieties. Heirloom varieties are often prized for their unique flavors and historical significance, while hybrid varieties may offer improved disease resistance and uniformity.
- Pruning and training: Endive and escarole do not require extensive pruning. However, regular harvesting of outer leaves can encourage new growth and prolong the harvest period. For endive, blanching (covering the plants to exclude light) can be done to reduce bitterness and improve flavor.
- Fertilization needs: These greens benefit from a balanced fertilizer applied at planting time. A side dressing of compost or a balanced fertilizer (such as 10-10-10) can be applied mid-season to support continued growth. Avoid excessive nitrogen, as it can lead to overly bitter leaves.
- Hardiness zones: Endive and escarole are typically grown in USDA hardiness zones 4-9. They prefer cooler weather and can tolerate light frosts, making them suitable for spring and fall planting in most regions.
- Climate requirements: These greens thrive in cool, moist climates. Ideal growing temperatures range from 60°F to 70°F (15°C to 21°C). They require full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0.
