Endive Curled Green Seeds – Heirloom Chicory Salad Classic

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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

$1.95

SKU: GS-6142-END-DT

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Organicly grown

Non GMO

Description

Endive 'Curled Green' (Cichorium endivia var. crispum), often known as Tres Fine Maraichere or Frisee, is a traditional open-pollinated European heirloom prized for its intricate, lacework foliage and crisp, refreshing bite. Growing into dense, compact rosettes 10 to 12 inches across, it features deeply cut, feathery, dark green outer leaves surrounding a naturally blanched, creamy-white heart. The crisp leaves deliver a pleasantly bitter, tangy flavor profile that adds texture, complexity, and sophisticated crunch to gourmet salad mixes. Exceptionally cold-hardy, Curled Green endive thrives during cool spring and autumn harvest windows, standing as a staple in traditional French bistro salads and rustic kitchen gardens.

Specifications

Plant Name: Endive 'Curled Green' / Frisee (Cichorium endivia var. crispum)
Cultivar Type: Heirloom, Open-Pollinated
Plant Class: Cool-Season Annual / Daisy Family (Asteraceae)
Color: Deep green outer leaves, tender creamy-yellow central heart
Plant Characteristics: Dense rosette habit (10–12 inches wide / 25–30 cm), deeply lobed feathery leaves, crisp texture, tangy pleasant bitterness, high frost tolerance
Suitable Space: Vegetable garden beds, raised garden rows, cool-season patio containers, cold frames
Season: Spring, Autumn to Early Winter Harvest (Cool Season, ~60–70 Days to Maturity)
Best Time for Sowing (Zone 6b): Direct sow outdoors April through May as soon as soil can be worked (sow 0.25 inches deep). Direct sow mid-July through August for autumn, early winter harvests. Space seeds 1 inch apart in rows 12 to 15 inches apart; thin seedlings to 8 to 12 inches apart. Tie outer leaves together 10 days prior to harvest to blanch central leaves for milder flavor.
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade (thrives in full cool sun; appreciates light afternoon shade during warm periods)
Watering Needs: Moderate (requires steady, consistent moisture; rich, well-drained organic soil, avoiding dry soil spells)
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Contains about 1 gram of seeds

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Intricate, deeply cut feathery foliage creates exceptional visual texture in gourmet salad blends
High cold hardiness allows harvests to extend late into autumn, enduring light frosts
Natural bitterness balances rich dressings, poach eggs, goat cheese, savory croutons

Summer heat causes premature bolting, extreme bitterness without tight heart formation
Requires manual leaf tying (blanching) prior to harvest to achieve tender, mild yellow central leaves

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Endive Curled Green Seeds – Heirloom Chicory Salad Classic

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