Batavian Full Heart - Escarole Seeds

SKU: VEE102

Open-Pollinated

Heirloom

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Packet 500 seeds

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Batavian Full Heart escarole forms broad, blanched centers wrapped in darker, gently bitter outer leaves—exactly what you want for soups, stews, and Italian bean dishes. A cool‑weather crop, it heads best in fall or early spring and tolerates light frosts. Bitter greens like escarole have long been valued for aiding digestion and balancing rich foods. Tie outer leaves near maturity if you like a paler heart. If salad needs more backbone than lettuce can give, Batavian steps up.

How to Grow

For spring planting, plant seeds directly in the garden as soon as the soil can be worked, or start transplants 4-6 weeks before transplanting into the garden. Optimum soil temperature for seed germination is 50-65 degrees. For fall planting, direct sow seeds or place transplants in garden about 8 weeks before average first frost date.

Growing Specs

Scientific name: chicorium endiva
Days to maturity: 85-90
Seed depth: 1/8-1/4"
Days to sprout: 6-8
Plant spacing: 8-12"
Row spacing: 1-2'
Light requirements: sunny
Plant height: 8"
Life cycle: annual
Frost hardy: yes

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