Endive Seeds - Frisee

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Frisee endive grows best in cool conditions. The plant grows 8-12" tall and produces delicate frilly leaves of a yellow-green color. They have a slightly bitter but mild taste that makes them the perfect addition to a mixed greens mix. They are also excellent cooked. Frisee is unique because it is a curly variety of Endive that is still very tender. It will add visual interest to salads but still taste delicious. Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Growing Frisee Endive Seeds Vegetable Garden Seeds Download Free Vegetable Growing Guide PDF Latin Name: Cichorium endivia Other Names: Frisse Days to Maturity: 50-59 days Hardiness Zone: 3-9 Planting Depth: 1/2 inches Plant Spacing: 10-12 " Row Spacing: 1-2 inches Growth Habit: Upright Soil Preference: Moist, well-draining Temp Preference: 60-65° Light Preference: Full sun Pests/diseases: Bottom rot, aphids, cabbage looper Color: Yellow-green Flavor: Mild bitter Frisse Endive Seeds Growth Habits: Plant seeds outside in the summer ¼" deep with plants 10-12" apart. After 55 days, leaves should reach full height and are ready to be harvested by cutting them off plants. Leaves will be compact, curly, and yellow-green. Tying the bunch with a string should help this process. Various Uses for Frisee Endive Seeds: Frisee Endive is best used in salads for its peppery taste. It might be a little overwhelming with flavor to use Frisee alone in a salad, but it is delicious a part of a mixed green salad. The cool season garden should include various greens, and Frisee Endive can be mixed into a salad. In France, Frisee is topped with a poached egg and light vinaigrette for a complete meal. Frisee Endive Seeds Benefits: Frisee Endive can provide numerous health benefits for you and your family. This endive variety is rich in folate which is essential for pregnant mothers and developing fetuses. Endive helps vision and overall eye health due to beta-carotene. With its vitamin K, Frisee even promotes bone health. Additional Information: Unique as a tender and curly variety. Seeds Per Package: 1 oz - Approximately 11,200 Seeds 4 oz - Approximately 44,800 Seeds 1 lb - Approximately 179,200 Seeds 5 lb - Approximately 896,000 Seeds 25 lb - Approximately 4,480,000 Seeds Show more