ENDIVE ‘GREEN CURLED RUFFEC’ Vegetable Seeds
Botanical Name: Cichorium endivia
- Heirloom variety known for its finely curled, tender leaves.
- Features a slightly bitter flavor that adds depth to salads and dishes.
- Ideal for both raw and cooked preparations, complementing a variety of meals.
- Grows well in cooler weather, making it suitable for spring and fall planting.
- Provides a nutritious addition, rich in vitamins A, C, and K.
- Can be harvested as baby leaves or allowed to mature for full-sized heads.
Plant Details:
- Plant Type: Annual leafy green
Sowing Information:
- Sow When:
- Temperate: March – June, August – September
- Subtropical: March – September
- Tropical: Not recommended
- Cool: August – October
- Arid: March – June, August – September
- Germination: 7 – 14 days
- Depth: 0.5 – 1 cm deep
- Position: Full sun to partial shade
- Sow Where: Directly into garden beds or containers
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil with a pH of 6 – 7
- Spacing: 20 – 30 cm between plants
Details:
- Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Harvest outer leaves for continuous growth, or pick entire heads when mature.
Harvest:
60 – 75 days after sowing