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Organic Batavian Broad Escarole, Cichorium endive .300 grams

Organic Batavian Broad Escarole, Cichorium endive  .300 grams

 

Light:

Full Sun/Partial Shade

Zones:  
Plant Height: 10"-12" inches 
Seedling Depth: 1/8"  
Days to Maturity:  50 days 
 
Light :  Grow lights, outdoor under shade, or in hoophouses with natural light.                            
 
Plant Spacing:    12"-18" inches.
 
Seeding Rate:    1 /4-1/2lb seed for a flat.
 
When to Sow:       Early season indoors and or in hoophouses
                             with natural light or outdoor under shaded
                             area when there is no danger of frost.
 
Harvest:               Harvest as you would lettuce.
                             Light frosts in fall will improve flavor.
 
Days to Maturity:  21 days baby, 50 full size
 
Special Features:
Heavily ruffled, tightly packed leaves with a dense, heavy head. Milder flavor with large, lettuce-like leaves. Plant at high density or cover centers for well-blanched hearts. Great match with bleu cheese, nuts and fruit.
Escaroles are hardy biennials that prefer cool temperatures and short days.
 
Approx. 250 seeds per package
 

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