Escarole Endive

Fine d'Inverno / Capillina is the finest cut, cold hardiest frisee on the market. The leaves are so fine they will get tip-burn in the summer. Try planting in late summer for overwintering.

Riccia Santantuono endive has a full heart that self blanches. Seeds will not germinate in warmer soil. The narrow leaves are green with serrated edges. 25,000 seeds/oz.; 1-3 lbs./acre; 14 days, 45-75°F.

Four weeks after sowing (plants should be 4-5 in. Summer/fall planting: Direct sow 90 days before the first frost; thin seedlings to 12 in. Make sure leaves are dry before blanching to prevent rot.

This sophisticated green is excellent for market gardeners! De Louviers Escarole features curled and notched leaves in a beautiful packed rosette. Keep plants well watered to prevent bitterness, but keep water on the soil, not the leaves, to prevent rot.

Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C).Seeds will germinate from 41–85°F (5–29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur around 75°F (24°C), depending on the variety and seed lot.

Remarkable tolerance to bolting, tipburn, and resistance to bottom rot, even in hot weather. Properly hardened transplants can survive temperatures as low as 20°F (-6°C).Seeds will germinate from 41–85°F (5–29°C), but the highest germination percentage...

Forms a mass of tender blanched leaves at the heart for salad mix. If sowing into flats, transplant 1-2" apart into flats, pots, or cell-type containers about 2 weeks later. Harden seedlings by reducing water and temperature for 2-3 days before planting...

It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (15.5-18.3°C). Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather).

Does best in spring or fall under cooler conditions. Tie the heads closed one week before harvest to blanch the center to a creamy white color. An old French heirloom frisee endive forms a heart of finely cut, frilly leaves that are mildly bitter, and...

Like all T.F.M. types, it can be sensitive to tipburn (particularly in hot weather) and requires an attentive grower. Spacing closely at 8-10" encourages these varieties' self-blanching characteristics.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but...

It is a cool weather crop and grows best at temperatures of 60-65°F (15.5-18.3°C). Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather).

22,400 seeds/oz. Spacing closely at 8-10" encourages these varieties' self-blanching characteristics.Seeds will germinate from 41-85°F (5-29°C), but the highest germination percentage will occur around 75°F (24°C), depending on the variety and seed...

For minimum soil compaction, use raised beds with 2 or 3 rows 16–24" apart, beds 5–6' on center. Organically grown. Complete cultural and forcing instructions are included with the seeds, and are linked to above.Sow from early mid- to late spring,...

There's a nutty undertone to the flavor, along with a escarole's signature tangy bitterness: delicious in salads or on its own. Large and firm, the tightly wrapped heads, weighing 2-4 lb., have pretty light-green leaves.

We envy Belgian endive for its creamy complexion and sleek lines. Its long, slender leaves are as elegant as a champagne flute. The arrowhead-shaped leaves have a soft, unpolished surface, but when you bite into them, they've got body and crunch.

Play up Glory's attractive qualities by using the exotic leaves as a plate liner for potato, chicken and tuna salads. Hand-size heads are easy to harvest. As delicious as it is pretty, this frisee endive has a nice nutty flavor and adds an appealing texture...

Sprinkle breadcrumbs on the top and add a few dots of butter, then bake in a hot oven for about 20 minutes or until nicely browned.Now spend about 10 minutes waiting for the dish to return to edible temperature (I can't tell you how often I have burned...

This broad-leaved escarole type has dark green outer leaves and a large, deep creamy yellow heart. Full Heart NR65 was selected for its tolerance to bolting and tipburn.

Frisee types have a mildly bitter, sweet taste. Good heat tolerance. Ideal for summer to early fall production. Dorana is a deep hearted, self-blanching endive with deeply serrated leaves and has an attractive yellow heart.

One of the best for vigorous, uniform endive. This one grows more spreading and is slow bolting in hot weather while withstanding fall rains and light frost as well. Long, curled and deeply cut endive with a dark green blade and pale green midrib.

Cool weather crop, so harvest leaves young during hot weather to avoid bitterness. Extra finely cut, lacy leaves with mild, nutty-flavour, delicate crispy ribs and cream coloured hearts are fast growing and are a great addition to salads, adding flavour,...

The full-bodied leaves offer excellent texture and a sweet-touched-with-bitter flavor to round out more mildly flavored greens in winter salads. Sow greens every couple of weeks to ensure a continuous supply of young plants.