Endive, Escarole
Endive and Escarole
These two strong-flavored leafy greens are commonly used in salads. Both are cool-season vegetables like lettuce and are best grown like head lettuce; transplants in spring and direct seeding in fall.
Endive has curly, finely cut leaves, while escarole has broad, flat leaves. Both have a somewhat coarse texture and a strong flavor that some interpret as bitter.
Varieties
- Florida Deep Heart—broad, dark green leaves, creamy white heart; escarole type; 85 days.
- Green Curled—finely cut, curled leaves; endive type; 95 days.
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