Broad Leaf Batavian Endive

Grew very well. I’m pretty sure this variety of endive is what’s also referred to as escarole. I threw it in some pasta and it came out great.

Have not planted them yet ! It’s -9 in Erie Pa

I planted my seeds once the weather turned cooler into 1" plugs because these dont need to be sized up and can go into the garden really fast. I started them a couple weeks ago, and they're just about ready to go into my 9b/10a raised beds. They have nearly perfect germination, and I was pretty precise as i dont like to waste seed and am stingy with it. You could just as easily broadcast these outside and just make sure they stay pretty moist until they start to sprout. Then they're pretty much hands of until you need to thin. In another month or two, we will be swimming in full heads of enliven, but I'll be enjoying it as thinnings and baby leaves maybe 3 or so weeks.

Fast growing. Very tasty.

Been a consistent producer even in hot weather.This has become my go to salad green year round (zone 8B).