Endive

Cichorium endivia 'Pancalieri'

Endive 'Pancalieri'

Frizzy type with self-blanching habit for cropping over a very long period.

Sow outdoors March to September, thinly direct into growing site. As the seedlings develop, thin out to 25cm apart. First heads should be ready for use in about...

Cichorium endivia 'Tres fine Maraichere'

Endive 'Tres fine Maraichere'

Classic ingredient for mesclun mixes. Vry narrow, finely cut leaves add dramatic texture to salads. Very attractive ornamental.

Cichorium endivia 'Verde A Cuore Pieno'

Endive/Scarola/Chicoree Scarole 'Verde A Cuore Pieno'

Large, broad leaves with crumpled edges make this endive look a lot like a cos/romaine lettuce. It has a crisper, sweeter heart than lettuce though, if it is kept away from direct light (blanching). Once harvested, retain this sweet heart by...

Cichorium endivia 'Broadleaf Batavian'

Endive (Escarole) 'Broadleaf Batavian'

Large wavy leaves with a compact heart that blanches easily.

Cichorium endivia 'Broadleaf Batavian'

Escarole 'Broadleaf Batavian'

Upgrade your salads with this zesty, crunchy, European favourite. Can also be grilled, sautéed or added to Italian soups. Blanching gives it a cream colour and softer taste. Broadleaf Batavian is fairly heat tolerant and an essential ingredient...

Cichorium endivia 'Curly'

Endive 'Curly'

Plants have large, curled dark green outside leaves with a heart that blanches easily. As simple to grow as lettuce, the leaves are decorative on a plate especially when tossed with dressing.

Cichorium endivia 'En Cornet De Bordeaux'

Endive 'En Cornet De Bordeaux'

Cichorium endivia 'Full Heart Batavian'

Endive 'Full Heart Batavian'

Escarole has dark green, slightly crumpled leaves that are not curly. This is a very popular salad vegetable in Europe which has an increased popularity in America. Escarole is the name for the endive type that have leaves broad, coarse and...

Cichorium endivia 'Green Curled'

Endive 'Green Curled'

Endive has light green leaves with thick crisp ribs and fine narrow frilled edges.

Require fertile, fairly moist soil of pH 7.0. Sow seeds in early spring for midsummer harvest or in summer for fall harvest. Thin when seedlings 1-2in...

Cichorium endivia 'Green Curled Ruffec'

Endive 'Green Curled Ruffec'

So popular on mainland Europe, this tasty alternative to lettuce is great for summer and autumn cropping. The finely cut, curly leaves look attractive on the plate and are delicious tossed in a French dressing where they are crisp and buttery...

Cichorium endivia 'Grobo'

Endive 'Grobo'

Cichorium endivia 'Jeti'

Endive 'Jeti'

Cichorium endivia 'Moss Curled'

Endive 'Moss Curled'

Gives a tangy taste to autumn salads. May be blanched for a milder taste. Cook it like spinach if you prefer. This is a very useful late harvest vegetable.

Cichorium endivia 'Romanesca Da Taglio'

Endive/Scarola/Chicoree Scarole 'Romanesca Da Taglio'

Mid green loose leaves with pretty curled and fringed margins make this endive a very popular salad vegetable. It is very rich in Vitamins A and C, and are delicious sliced and served with vinaigrette.

Sow seeds directly outdoors in...

Cichorium endivia 'Scarola Giant Marachere'

Endive 'Scarola Giant Marachere'

Cichorium endivia 'Wallonne'

Endive 'Wallone'

Cichorium intybus 'Palla Rossa Bella

Radicchio 'Palla Rossa Bella

Now very popular in supermarkets and greengrocers for autumn salads. Firm red hearts with attractive white veins.

Sow mid May to mid August, earlier sowings may induce bolting (running to seed). Not frost hardy, so protect with cloches...