Endive and Escarole Seeds

Endive and escarole are easy to grow and complement lettuce, spinach and other greens at farm markets and roadside stands.

Endive and Escarole Uses

Endive is a curly-leaf green used as a substitute for, or in combination with, lettuces and spinach. The broad-leaf variety is known as Escarole. Endive and escarole are easy to grow and complement lettuce, spinach and other greens at farm markets and roadside stands.

 

Endive and Escarole Seeds

Endive and Escarole Growing Tips

Endive is a curly-leaf green used as a substitute for, or in combination with, lettuces and spinach. The broad-leaf variety is known as Escarole. To keep from becoming bitter, leaves can be blanched 2-3 weeks before harvesting by gathering and tying outer leaves. (Note: make sure leaves are dry when tying to prevent rotting.)

Fresh Market Grower Tips

Endive and Escarole are easy to grow and make a good complement to lettuce, spinach and other greens at farmers’ markets. Mixed greens are a popular item with consumers today, and endive and escarole will add a special touch to these mixed greens blends.

Average Seed Count:

  • Endive – 225 per packet; 18,000/Oz.
  • Escarole – 225 per packet; 13,000/Oz.