Introduced prior to 1865. A large open habit rosette, often 45cm in diameter, having very deeply indented and curly leaves with thick very tender large crisp ribs. The inner leaves blanch easily to Creamy white inside the dense deep heart. Can also be boiled or steamed.
Maturity 60 days from transplant.
7115
Cichorium endivia
| OPTIMUM SOIL TEMP FOR GERMINATION | DAYS TO GERMINATION | DISTANCE APART TO PLANT SEEDLINGS | PREFERRED GROWING PERIOD | WHEN TO SOW | NUMBER OF SEEDS PER PACKET | PREFERRED GROWING METHOD | BEST USE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10-25 | 6-14 |
30cm
|
Cooler Temps | 1.2.3 | 2000 |
Transplant
|
Salad Green
|
KEY to WHEN TO SOW |
1 Early Spring | 2 Late Spring & Early Summer |
3 Late Summer & Early Autumn |
