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Escarole Ronde Verte à Coeur Plein - Cichorium endivia var. latifolium

Cichorium endivia var. latifolium Ronde Verte à Coeur Plein
Broad-leaved endive, Escarole

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This biennial vegetable plant is a particularly cold-resistant variety. This 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) tall plant is cultivated for its whole and crispy leaves, which are consumed raw in salads. It forms a dense rosette of leaves that naturally whitens. Sow the seeds from May to July for a harvest 3 months later.
Ease of cultivation
Beginner
Height at maturity
30 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Germination time (days)
8 days
Sowing method
Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Sowing period May to July
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Flowering time July to September
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Harvest time January to April, October to December
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Description

The Round Green Hearted Endive is a particularly cold-resistant variety. This 30 to 40cm (12 to 16in) tall plant is cultivated for its whole and crispy leaves, which are consumed raw in salads. It forms a dense rosette of leaves that naturally blanch. Sow the seeds from May to July for a harvest 3 months later.

 

It belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is also known as wide-leafed endive (although it is not a common endive), white chicory, or escarole. It is derived from wild chicory, which is naturally found in meadows and along roadsides.

They have a rosette habit and large, wavy green leaves. The heart is white, with a slight yellow border. Some varieties need to be temporarily deprived of light to soften the heart and remove any bitterness, while others naturally blanch.

They are quite hardy, but are a little more sensitive to winter harshness than wild chicories. It is therefore advisable to provide protection such as a forcing net or tunnel, especially in colder regions.

In the garden, they thrive in moderately rich soil that is rather moist but well-drained.

The leaves are mainly consumed raw in salads, but can also be cooked in gratin, cream, or in béchamel sauce.

All chicories have detoxifying and mildly laxative properties.

Harvest: harvest as needed and as they grow.

Storage: they can be stored for a few days in a cool place after harvest.

Gardener's tip: regular hoeing and weeding are recommended. Mulching is advised in case of drought.

Harvest

Harvest time January to April, October to December
Type of vegetable Leaf vegetable
Vegetable colour green
Size of vegetable Medium
Interest Flavour, Productive
Use Cooking

Plant habit

Height at maturity 30 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate normal

Foliage

Foliage persistence Evergreen
Foliage colour green
Aromatic? Fragrant foliage when creased

Botanical data

Genus

Cichorium

Species

endivia var. latifolium

Cultivar

Ronde Verte à Coeur Plein

Family

Asteraceae

Other common names

Broad-leaved endive, Escarole

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

Annual / Perennial

Biennial

Product reference16511

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Planting and care

Sowing

Create a flat furrow 5cm (2in) wide and 2cm (1in) deep. The rows should be spaced 30cm (12in) apart. Sow thinly and cover the seeds with 0.5cm of fine soil. Lightly firm with the back of a rake.

Thin the young plants every 30cm (12in) along the row. They can also be transplanted elsewhere in the vegetable garden when the plants have 7 or 8 leaves.

Maintenance

To prevent diseases such as powdery mildew or rust, it is important to regularly hoe and weed, and to practice crop rotation every 3 to 4 years.

Watering should be plentiful and frequent. Mulching is beneficial.

It is less frost-resistant than wild chicory, so it is best to protect it with a fleece or a tunnel during winter.

 

 

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Seedlings

Sowing period May to July
Sowing method Direct sowing, Sowing under cover
Germination time (days) 8 days

Care

Soil moisture Wet
Disease resistance Good
Pruning No pruning necessary

Intended location

Type of use Vegetable garden
Hardiness Hardy down to -29°C (USDA zone 5) Show map
Ease of cultivation Beginner
Soil Light.
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Any
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), 130

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