HOW TO GROW ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE – AN EASY TO FOLLOW GARDENING GUIDE
PLANTING ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE:
- For an early summer harvest, sow the seeds indoors 2 months before the last frost date.
- Thin them to 6 inches apart.
- After about a month, plant them about 1 foot apart. At this point, the seedlings should be about 5-6 inches in height.
- Plant them in humus rich soil and full sun.
- For fall crops, seed in July and sow about 3 seeds per inch. Cover the seeds with 1/3 inch of sand, soil, or compost.
- Thin the seedlings to at least 1 foot apart.
- Water regularly, about one inch per week, making sure never to water the leaves.
CARE:
- Water regularly, and keep leaves dry.
- Constantly check the soil to make sure it is moist and not dry.
HARVESTING ENDIVE AND ESCAROLE:
- Harvest entire heads or just leaves when ready.
- Cut the plant with a knife at ground level.
- If you leave the root in, a new plant will grow again in spring!
Happy Planting!