Cornet de Bordeaux - Escarole Curly endive
This old variety is highly resistant to cold. It forms a cone with long, dark-green, slightly wavy leaves, a firm, crunchy texture and a strong flavor.
This variety keeps well under cover.
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in the ground, in bucket
Sow directly in place, in rows 30 cm apart. Cover the seeds lightly and press down with the back of a rake. Thin to 30 cm in all directions. If sown too early, it will bolt quickly.
Chicory needs regular watering, which can be reduced by mulching. Bitter endive is more resistant to very low winter temperatures than escarole or curly endive. They can be left in the ground over winter in most regions.
June, July, August
January, February, March, October, November, December
in the ground
sunny
medium
all floor types
drained, fees, furniture
Cichorium endivia
late
From 150 to 250 g
1 gram
farm
escarole
Green
corrugated
France
1856
"Vilmorin-Andrieux "Les Plantes Potagères
This ancient variety from France is described in Vilmorin-Andrieux's 1885 book "Les Plantes Potagères". Mentioned as early as 1856, it is also known as "frisée de Ruffec" or "chicorée Béglaise".
