Blonde à Cœur Plein - Escarole Curly endive
This old French variety produces voluminous apples with full, blond cores, around 40 cm in diameter. The light-green, wavy leaves, with dense white ribs, offer a tender texture and good flavor.
These products may also be of interest to you
in the ground, in bucket
Sow directly in place, in rows 30 cm apart. Cover the seeds lightly and press down with the back of a rake. Thin to 30 cm in all directions. If sown too early, it will bolt quickly.
Chicory needs regular watering, which can be reduced by mulching. Bitter endive is more resistant to very low winter temperatures than escarole or curly endive. They can be left in the ground over winter in most regions.
April, May, June
July, August, September, October, November
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, fees, furniture
Cichorium endivia
late
From 150 to 250 g
1 gram
40 cm
tender
escarole
Green
From 15 to 25 cm
oak leaf
France
1885
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient variety originated in France. It is described in Vilmorin-Andrieux's 1885 book "Les Plantes Potagères".