Endive Green Curled Ruffec
Botanical name: Cichorium endivia
Green Curled Ruffec is a classic heirloom endive, valued for its pleasantly bitter leaves. This plant has a low-lying growth habit and produces a large rosette of thick, deeply-cut leaves. The loose head has a creamy-white centre and light-green outer edges with a buttery, tender texture and a tasty bitter flavour, making them an excellent addition to a salad mix or as a garnish. It can be harvested in its entirety by cutting the stem at the base of the plant when it has reached its maturity, or by selectively picking the outer leaves during its growth period. This variety is resilient to both cold and wet weather, making it a great addition to the garden from autumn to spring.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Cichorium endivia
Green Curled Ruffec is a classic heirloom endive, valued for its pleasantly bitter leaves. This plant has a low-lying growth habit and produces a large rosette of thick, deeply-cut leaves. The loose head has a creamy-white centre and light-green outer edges with a buttery, tender texture and a tasty bitter flavour, making them an excellent addition to a salad mix or as a garnish. It can be harvested in its entirety by cutting the stem at the base of the plant when it has reached its maturity, or by selectively picking the outer leaves during its growth period. This variety is resilient to both cold and wet weather, making it a great addition to the garden from autumn to spring.
Pot Size: 4cm
Botanical name: Cichorium endivia
Green Curled Ruffec is a classic heirloom endive, valued for its pleasantly bitter leaves. This plant has a low-lying growth habit and produces a large rosette of thick, deeply-cut leaves. The loose head has a creamy-white centre and light-green outer edges with a buttery, tender texture and a tasty bitter flavour, making them an excellent addition to a salad mix or as a garnish. It can be harvested in its entirety by cutting the stem at the base of the plant when it has reached its maturity, or by selectively picking the outer leaves during its growth period. This variety is resilient to both cold and wet weather, making it a great addition to the garden from autumn to spring.
Pot Size: 4cm
Plant Information
Grow Guide
Ease of Growth
Easy
Life Cycle
Annual
Planting Season
Spring and autumn
Plant Use
Culinary
Edible Parts
Leaves
Days to Maturity
30 days from transplant
Hardiness
Cold hardy and frost tolerant
Light Exposure
Full sun to partial shade
Soil Conditions
Fertile and well draining
Plant Spacing
30cm on centre
Plant Height
20cm tall
Support Structure
No structure needed
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