Broadleaf Batavian Endive Seeds Annual Full Sun to Partial Shade Zone 4 - 9 Days to Maturity: 85 Days to Germination: 5 - 12 Soil: Rich, well-drained soil, pH 5.5 - 8.3 Water: Keep moist, water frequently (not tolerant to dry conditions), 1-2 Rainfall Per Week Good for Spring or Fall Harvests - Temp Preference Cooler Broadleaf Batavian Endive is an escarole type endive that offers a bit of a Euro flare to the garden growing large, deeply cut green leaves & a buttery, blanched white center. Escarole leaves are smooth, broad & less bitter than curly endive & form a rosette of leaves forming a loose head. Very popular in salads & among chefs it has a nutty, buttery, slightly bitter taste & a beautiful appearance. Close cousin to Chicory. Take care to plant in the early or late season as too much heat causes endive to be over bitter. Organic, Heirloom, Non-GMO Quantity: 900+ Seeds Botanical Name: Cichorium endivia var. latifolium Planting Depth: 1/8 Barely Cover Plant Spacing: 8 - 10 (sow in fine rows & thin to 8-10) Row Spacing: 18 Heads: 10 - 12 Growth Habit: 15 Spread, Mound in hot regions it is best to plant endive early or late in the season when the days are cooler. The natural bitterness may be reduced by blanching the plant before harvest to slow the production of chlorophyll which causes the bitter flavor. Hardy, can tolerate a mild frost once established. Sow Direct: as soon as the ground can be worked, sow in thin rows & cover seeds every so lightly, about 1/8 or you can sow on the surface & water the seeds into the soil. Keep moist until germination. Harvest: leaves can be harvested individually or you can cut the entire plant, to blanch the center tie up the outer leaves into a bunch in the center for 2-3 weeks prior to harvesting. Pull the plant, root included. INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Phytosanitary Certificate Required for Orders Going to Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore & Taiwan. Please Add Phytosanitary Certificate to your cart when purchasing your order. It is your responsibility to understand any applicable import requirements & restrictions for your country. For more information please contact the destination country’s Department of Agriculture or equivalent ministry. Not responsible for items that do not make it through customs. Organic Batavian Endive Seeds, Broadleaf Endive, Broad Leaved Escarole, 900 Seeds // Organic, Heirloom, Non Gmo, Chicorium Endiva
