Cornet d'Anjou - Escarole Curly endive
This very old variety forms a tall, elongated apple with leaves that are long-serrated at the tip. It is suited to autumn harvesting. It is therefore important to protect it in cold regions.
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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.
June, July, August
January, February, March, October, November, December
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, fees, furniture
Cichorium endivia
late
From 150 to 250 g
1 gram
farm
escarole
Green
serrated
France
1883
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient French variety is also called "en cornet" or "race d'Anjou" in Vilmorin-Andrieux's "Les Plantes Potagères" of 1883.
The bitter substances (inulirie) and high mineral and vitamin content of Chicory Scarole are of great importance to dietary physiology.