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Endive
Cichorium endivia
Also known as: curly endive, frisée
Cool-season leafy green with slightly bitter curly leaves. Blanch heads by tying outer leaves to reduce bitterness.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.13–0.25″
Height8–12″
Spread10–14″
✓ Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Start Indoors
4–6 weeks before last frost
Transplant Outdoors
-1–9 weeks after last frost
Fall Sow
9–11 weeks before first frost
Germination
5–10 days
Days to Harvest
50–65 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
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13
Zones 3–10
Cannot overwinter outdoors
Best as fall crop. Blanch for 2-3 weeks before harvest to reduce bitterness. Tolerates light frost.
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