This broad leaf variety has a less bitter flavor than it's curly leaf cousins. Wonderful in salads, soups and sautés. Also known as escarole. The main ingredient in Utica Greens!
Plant in prepared soil 1/4 inch deep. Thin plants to 12" apart. The young thinnings can be eaten and are considered "baby greens". Plant again in late summer for a second harvest in fall.
Seed Information:
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Lifecycle: annual (vegetable)
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Time to Maturity: about 2 1/2 months
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Sun Requirement: sun
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Spacing: 12" apart
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Depth: 1/8 inch
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Seeds/Oz: 20000
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Ideal Germination Temperature: 75 Days
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Sowing Method: Direct
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Lbs./Acre: 1
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Heirloom Year: 1860's
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Plant Scientific Name: Cichorium endivia
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