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Escarole

Cichorium endivia var. latifolia

Also known as: batavian endive, broad-leaved endive

Broad-leaved endive with milder flavor than curly types. Inner leaves are pale and tender. Excellent braised or in soups.

Escarole

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing10–12″
Row Spacing12–18″
Planting Depth0.13–0.25″
Height8–14″
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
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6
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12
13

Zones 3–10

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Better as fall crop. Blanch inner heart by covering. Tolerates light frost which improves flavor.

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