Broad Leaf Batavian Endive
Broad Leaf Batavian Endive
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Broad Leaf Batavian Endive is a cold-hardy heirloom green with broad, deep green leaves and an intense, robust flavor. Once used mainly as a garnish, it has earned its place on the plate with a slightly bitter, earthy taste and a generous load of vitamins, fiber, and minerals.
At a glance
- Variety: Broad Leaf Batavian Endive
- Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
- Leaves: Broad, deep green
- Season: Cool season, cold hardy
- Nutrition: Rich in vitamins, fiber, and minerals
- Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Best for
- Salads with bold flavor
- Blended cold green soups
- Juicing
- Cool-season and fall gardens
- Adding depth where lettuce falls flat
How to grow
Sow in cool weather in full sun to partial shade and keep soil moist. The plants are cold hardy and thrive in spring and fall. Blanch the centers by tying up the outer leaves if you prefer a milder, less bitter heart.
Flavor profile
Slightly bitter with a deep, earthy green flavor that is intense and robust, making ordinary salads taste bland by comparison.
About MIgardener
MIgardener is a Michigan-based family seed company offering affordable heirloom and non-GMO seeds, with a mission to make home gardening accessible to everyone.
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- Perishables go out Monday to Wednesday in insulated packaging
Product facts
- Made by
- MIgardener
- Maker based in
- St. Clair, Michigan
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