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0 Organic Frisse Endive, Cichorium endiva .300 grams

Light:	Full/Part Sun
Zones:
Plant Height:	3-9"
Seedling Depth:	1/8"
Days to Maturity:	35 days baby, 60 full size

Plant Spacing: Full size: 10-12”.

Seeding Rate: Baby Leaf ; 30 sds/ft.

Row Spacing: Baby Leaf : 3/4” between bands.

Full size: 12-18” apart or 3 rows, 10” apart on 36” beds, 5’ centers.

When to Sow:

Indoor Sow or direct sow after danger of frost; if sown indoors begin transplants 6-8 weeks before planting outdoors.

Harvest:

Harvest individual outer leaves or cut the entire plant at the base.

Special Features:

Frisse Endive is a member of the chicory family; hardy biennial that grows better in cooler temperatures. Frilly endive with finely-cut leaves. Grow as baby leaf or like leaf lettuce. Plant close or cover centers for well-blanched, tender sprigs. Seedlings emerge in 7-10 days. Plants tolerant to heat and cold.

Approx. 250 seeds per package.