Endive Seeds - Green Curled Ruffec

Cichorium endivia HEIRLOOM. This old French heirloom, sometimes known as frisée, is a cold-hardy green with heavily serrated, frilly leaves, and white-blanching hearts when grown to full size. It can be used fresh in salads, or wilted in sautees or soups. It has a slight bitterness that grows stronger in hot weather, so it is typically grown in early spring, or as a fall crop. These seeds can be started indoors in late winter and planted out 2-4 weeks before the last frost, or direct sown in the garden in late summer to early fall. They need cool weather, full sun or part shade, and consistently moist but well-drained soil. Heads will be full sized in about 87 days from seeding. 0.5 gram packet contains approximately 400 seeds.