Curly Endive, Escarole, Salad Endive 'Green Curled Ruffec'

Cichoriumendivia

Family
Asteraceae (ass-ter-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Cichorium (sik-KOR-ee-um)
Species
endivia (en-DIV-ee-uh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Vegetables
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Fort Worth, Texas

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Augusta, GA (Zone 8a) | March 2005 | neutral

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