Endive Green Curled Ruffec Vegetable Seeds

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