Endive (Escarole) Seeds - Broadleaf Batavian
- Excellent flavor and texture!
- A wonderful addition to salads
- Will tolerate some shade, but prefers full sun exposure
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About Endive (Escarole) Seeds - Broadleaf Batavian
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Heirloom "Broadleaf Batavian" Endive Seeds - Escarole Seeds
The Broadleaf Batavian Endive is also commonly known as Escarole. This delicious and versatile endive can be used in salad greens, in vinaigrette, or eaten raw. Plant Broadleaf Batavian Endive (Escarole) seeds in either spring or late summer and enjoy a bountiful harvest.
Fast Facts
About Endive (Escarole) Seeds - Broadleaf Batavian
HEIRLOOM - OPEN POLLINATED
Buy Endive Seeds by the Packet or in Bulk
Heirloom "Broadleaf Batavian" Endive Seeds - Escarole Seeds
The Broadleaf Batavian Endive is also commonly known as Escarole. This delicious and versatile endive can be used in salad greens, in vinaigrette, or eaten raw. Plant Broadleaf Batavian Endive (Escarole) seeds in either spring or late summer and enjoy a bountiful harvest.
How to Grow Broadleaf Batavian Endives
When to Plant Endive Seeds
For best results, start indoors as early as 8-10 weeks in small pots or egg cartons and place them in a greenhouse or a warm, moist environment. Sow outdoors 4-6 weeks before your anticipated final frost date in the Spring.The goal is to harvest before daytime temperatures exceed 85 degrees F, and the plant is ready to harvest generally 80-90 days after they’re sown.
Where to Plant Endive Seeds
Full sun is preferred, but endive will tolerate some shade.
How to Plant Endive Seeds
If starting inside, transfer to your garden after the danger of frost has passed, and plant 6 inches apart. If sowing outdoors or when transferring, plant in well-draining loose soil. Keep area moist and evenly watered to promote faster growth. A lack of water will cause leaves to become bitter. You can add aged compost to planting area before sowing and side dress plants with compost midseason.
How to Harvest Endive
Harvest 80-90 days after planting, when leaves are about 5 – 6 inches tall. Cut right above soil level for continuous harvest. If harvesting in the fall, make sure to harvest before any frost, or else your endive crop will be ruined. Endive can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can freeze, can, or dry the leaves.
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From Our Customers
5.00/5 Based on 2 Reviews
Escarole Broadleaf Batavian
Impressed with the quality of your seeds. Germination 100%. Bought some packets of seeds locally for Italian parsley and basil and planted at the same time. None of them came up! From now on, it's Eden all the way! Thanks.
- Joyce Grasso, Jun 2015
Escarole
I know this as escarole, and was very happy with the resulys achieved. I was pleasantly surprised by the extent of growth.
- Rebecca Short, Oct 2011