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Heirloom
Stock: Out Of Stock
SKU Code: V 742
Family: Asteraceae
Characteristics: Annual leaf vegetable
Seed per packet: Approx. 200
Seed per gram: Approx. 650
A close cousin to lettuce Auante Garde is an heirloom variety from Italy that has large crisp leaves and a deep well blanched crisp heart that makes an excellent alternative to lettuce.
A hardy winter variety that withstands frosts.
Endive is also known as Chicory, all members of the chicory family are favored for the bitterness, unlike lettuces which are chosen for their delicacy.
Grow notes:
Prefers moist fertile well-drained soil but grows well in almost any garden soil in a sunny position.
Tropical: All Seasons
Temperate: Early Spring to Late Summer
Cool: Spring & Autumn
Sow: 6mm deep
Sow direct or grow in trays.
Plant space: 20cm
Row Space: 30cm
Germination: 5-7 days
Maturity: 10 weeks
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