500+Catalogna Emerald Endive Seeds(Cichorium intybus)Italian Dandelion Chicory Green USA Seller
This is a favorite among the endives. It likes other greens either fresh as part of a green salad, or sauteed or chopped and added into soups and stews.Low in fat, cholesterol and calories. It's also a rich source of dietary fiber, magnesium and potassium.Emerald green in its color, it makes a nice contrast with the garnet colored varieties.
It is a prolific rapid grower. Cut individual leaves for baby green as soon as they reach a good size for eating.
Sowing and Growing
Direct seed in spring, 2-3 seeds every 16". Germination in 5-10 days. Grow much like any other green. All endive likes cool weather, lots of moisture and rich, well-drained soil. Bed should be kept well-weeded. As with all greens, a border of ash will help deter slugs. Frilly can be harvested when full or blanched like Belgian endive. In hot regions it is best to plant endive early or late in the season when the days are cooler.