Description: Broadleaf Batavian Endive Seeds, Cichorium, NON-GMO, Heirloom, FREE SHIPPING The leaves are lettuce-like, large, broad, and reach twelve to sixteen inches tall. Broad leaf endive varieties, or escarole, tend to be less bitter than the curly leaf endive varieties. It can be eaten like other greens either fresh as part of a green salad, or sauteed or chopped and added into soups and stews. Escarole type. Broad, slightly twisted outer leaves form around 12 to 16 inch, tight-packed heads. Very deep heart is well blanched, creamy-white, and buttery. Sowing: Endive makes an excellent fall crop, since light frost sweetens the taste, and excess heat causes bitterness in the leaves or bolting. For an early summer crop, sow seeds indoors 2 months before the last spring frost; sow them 1/4" deep. When the seedlings emerge, thin them to 6" apart. Four weeks after planting them, set them outside 12" apart. For a fall crop, direct sow seeds in July. Water the ground, scatter the seeds on the surface, then cover with 1/3" of soil. When the seedlings emerge, thin them to 12" in all directions. Areas with warmer winters may be able to plant a winter crop about two months before the last frost. Growing: Keep the soil moist to prevent toughness or a bitter taste, but avoid getting the leaves wet as this may cause rotting. Mulch helps conserve moisture and control weeds. If desired, blanch the leaves about 2-3 weeks before harvesting by tying together the outer leaves to shade the inner part of the plant. Make sure that the leaves of the plant are completely dry before tying them, or rotting may result. SHIPPING INFO*********** Tracking is only available for all orders $14 and above. Orders under $14 will be shipped USPS First Class stamped letter mail without tracking as this service begins at $3.95 with the Postal Service. If your order does not qualify for tracking and does not arrive in the allotted time given by Ebay, please reach out to us before opening a case within the resolution center. Please give us the courtesy of contacting us by messaging us first. Time for delivery is anywhere from 2--10 business days. Thank you. We are really getting tired of liars and scammers. Our seeds are fresh all year round and they come from the number one seed grower an supplier in the united states so when you try to say not one seed grew then either your a liar, do not know how to grow or the weather or something played a part in them not growing but IT IS NOT the seeds. Seeds are tested every 60 days for germination so from now on anyone that tries to lie to us and say not one seed grew and leaves nasty feedback that is not true will be banned for life from buying from us in any of our stores. We have been in the seed business for 21 years, not just on this new account so do not think for a minute we are not professional growers ourselves. If someone buys 250 seeds and says not one grew that is an impossibility and your a liar. We will not tolerate liars or those trying to intentionally hurting one's business. You have been warned. Due to having too many issues with the following states, California, Oregon, Washington and New York there is now no free shipping for those states. There is a $5.00 shipping cost.
Price: 1.99 USD
Location: Valdosta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-02-08T00:33:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Cold, Sub-tropical, Temperate
Common Name: Endive
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Color: Green
MPN: HGS-ENDIVE
Soil Type: Loam, Peat, Sand
Brand: HeavenlyGardenSeeds
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Vegetable Seeds
Life Cycle: Annual
Watering: Medium
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F):: Zones 3-12
Genus: Cichorium endivia
Sunlight: Full Sun, Medium Sun
Features: Organic, Heirloom, NON-GMO
Cultivating Difficulty: Very Easy
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Available Variations
Color: 200 Seeds
Price: 1.99 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: 350 Seeds
Price: 2.49 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 0
Color: 500 Seeds
Price: 2.99 USD
Available Quantity: 10
Quantity Sold: 0
