Though there seems to be some confusion regarding the taxonomy, I feel fairly comfortable with the idea that both Endive and Escarole are Cichoria intybus in latin. The curly type, which my French relatives (and French mother) call ‘Frisé’, is Cichoria intybus var. crispum, while the broad leaved type, which is often called escarole and which I generally prefer for eating, is Cichoria intybus var. latifolia. Both are delicious fall and winter vegetables, though for many years I wasn’t tuned into the concept of sowing vegetables in the summer for fall and winter harvests, and insisted on trying to grow them in the spring. Spring-sown Cichoria tend to be very tough and bitter by the time they are harvested in June. I’ve finally learnt my lesson, and now direct-seed them in early August.
Tagged: Fall and Winter Vegetables


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Wow—they look superb!