Endive is a versatile leafy vegetable often used in salads to provide a slightly bitter, crisp texture that complements milder lettuce varieties. It has a crinkly leaf structure, and its bittersweet flavor can be mellowed by blanching, which is done by tying the leaves together to protect the central rosette. Avoid growing endive near Allium family plants such as garlic or onions.
🌱 SEEDLING HEIGHT | 15cm-20cm including the root system
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Harvest Suggestions:
• Fresh Salad Mix: Add to mixed salads for a crisp, slightly bitter crunch. • Blanched Endive: Tie the leaves together to mellow the bitterness for a milder taste. • Endive with Grilled Meats: Use as a side dish alongside grilled meats or fish for a refreshing contrast. • Endive Soup: Use the leaves in a warming soup for added flavor. • Endive Pesto: Blend with nuts, garlic, and olive oil for a unique pesto alternative.
