Broadleaf Batavian Escarole Endive Chicory Vegetable Seeds - West Coast Seeds - MS481A

Endive varieties are divided mainly by leaf shape. Unlike the finely cut leaves of fris̩e, escarole has wider, flatter leaves. Both types grow in a rosette form around a center that can be blanched to increase sweetness and reduce the bitterness. Sow Broadleaf Batavian escarole seeds and bundle the tips of the outer leaves with an elastic band to cut off sunlight from the center. Or fix a plastic disc in place over the center of each plant._x000D_
Large, broad in shape, with slightly twisted, lettuce-like leaves form tightly packed heads with creamy white hearts. This bulky heirloom dates back to the 1860s, and simply begs to be tossed with bacon or croutons under a hot salad dressing._x000D_
Matures in 85 days. (Open-pollinated seeds)_x000D_
Heirloom from the 1860s_x000D_
Large and spreading_x000D_
Dark green, smooth outer leaves_x000D_
Open pollinated seeds_x000D_
Matures in 85 days