
Lake Valley, Endive, Batavian Full Heart
- Seed Depth: 1/4³ (6mm)
- Plant Space: 12³ (30cm)
- Row Space: 18³ (46cm)
- Sprouts In: 7-14 days
- For sweetest flavor, time your planting so plants mature in cool weather. Sow in moist, rich soil in early spring and again in fall/winter in mild climates.
- For more tender leaves, tie the outer leaves to cover the inner leaves to blanch them while growing.
Lake Valley- Endive, Batavian Full Heart
Endive, or escarole, is a type of chicory. Its crunchy texture and sweet yet mildly bitter flavor combination makes it a delightful addition to salads. It won an All America Selections award in 1934.