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We adore this crunchy and succulent green with a satisfying, subtle bitterness that adds diversity, loft & divinity to any salad. Its fine leaf serrations are exquisitely delicate; its dark green outer leaves perfectly blanch themselves in its sweet, tender heart. Historically popular in Europe, we are thrilled that North Americans have discovered and are coveting salads beyond lettuce! Easy to grow throughout the season, Tres Fine Frisee endive is especially robust and sweet in the spring and fall and even overwinters for delicate salads when the snows melt.
Planting Method: Direct Sow or Transplant
To Direct Sow: For baby leaves, as soon as soil can be worked (can be sown thru til early fall), sow 40 seeds per foot in a 2-inch band. Harvest 4 weeks later. Sow every 3 weeks for continual harvest. For full size, sow seeds 2 inches apart. Thin.
For Transplanting (full size only): Indoors, sow 2 seeds per soil block or cell and thin to 1, 3 weeks before planting outdoors. Harden off by reducing water and temperature 2-3 days before planting out in mid-spring.
Seed Depth: 1/8 inch Sun Needs: Full/Part
Days to Germination: 4-7
Spacing (after thinning/transplanting): 8 inches for full heads; rows 12 inches apart
Days to Harvest: 24 baby leaf; 42 full size
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