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How to grow escarole

Cichorium endivia (Broad-leaved Group) · asteraceae family · annual crop

Cichorium endivia (Broad-leaved Group) — hero (chairman regenerate)
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Growing basics

Escarole is a cool-season crop, started from seed in the garden or transplanted.

Seeds germinate once soil reaches about 45°F.

Plants bolt or decline once sustained daytime highs reach 75°F.

Varieties in the library run 50 to 90 days to maturity.

Grows best in full sun.

Tolerates a light frost.

Space plants 10 to 12 inches apart.

Sources

2 varieties of escarole in the library

Batavian Full Heart · Natacha

Each has a full cited page in the library.

Row & Bed covers 2 escarole varieties, each with a cited care timeline and fertilization schedule, and planting windows worked out for your ZIP.

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