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How to Harvest and Store Endive and Escarole

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How to Plant, Grow, and Harvest Endive and Escarole

in Plant, Seed Starting, Seed Starting Specific Crops

Endive and Escarole Seed Starting Tips

by Stephen Albert

Endive and escarole are cool-season crops. They can be grown in early spring and in fall. Sow endive and escarole seeds directly in the garden 2 to 4 weeks before the last frost in spring. To set out transplants start seeds indoors 4 to 5 weeks before transplanting. Set transplants in the garden 4 weeks […] More
in Leaf Vegetables, Prepare

Escarole and Curly Endive Serving Tips

by Stephen Albert

Curly endive and escarole are both chicories of the same species. These two slightly bitter-tasting leafy greens can be eaten raw in winter or spring salads or added to soups where their tastes become mild. Curly endive has narrow, finely cut, curly leaves. Escarole has smooth, rounded, broad leaves. Often, the names endive, escarole, and […] More

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