Endive Seeds - Escarole and Frisée Varieties
Endive seeds bring aromatic autumn and winter salads to the garden. These robust leafy salads from the species Cichorium endivia form large rosettes with aromatic, slightly bitter leaves and belong to the classic salads for the late gardening season.
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Two main types of endive are distinguished: escarole and frisée. Both belong botanically to the same species, but differ clearly in leaf structure and flavour.
Escarole forms broad, strong and relatively smooth leaves with firm ribs. These varieties are particularly robust, store well and are somewhat milder in flavour. Frisée endives, on the other hand, have strongly cut, finely curled leaves and a more intense, slightly bitter aroma.
Endive is usually sown in summer and harvested in autumn or early winter. Many varieties are relatively cold tolerant and are therefore particularly suitable for the later gardening season.
