Best Endive Seeds
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The best endive seeds produce crisp, tender leaves with a signature mild bitterness, perfect for salads, sautés, and gourmet dishes. These seeds are carefully selected for high germination, uniform growth, and consistent quality. Endive thrives in cool weather, making it a reliable crop for both home gardeners and professional growers. With proper care, these seeds yield nutritious greens rich in vitamins and flavor, offering a dependable harvest season after season.



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Features
Life Cycle
Biennial crop
Planting Season
Spring, Fall
Growth Habit
Upright rosette
Flavor Profile
Mild bitter
Plant Characteristics
Crisp, tender leaves
Use
Salads, cooking
Growing Conditions
Cool climate
Harvest Advantages
Cut-and-come
Plant Resistance
Bolting resistant
Best Endive Seeds
Cichorium endivia
Seed Names
Endive, Escarole
Seed Type
Open-pollinated
Endive is a cool-season leafy vegetable prized for its tender, slightly bitter leaves. It belongs to the chicory family and is valued in gourmet salads and cooking. With proper care, endive provides multiple harvests and adds unique flavor and nutrition to any garden.
Planting Information
Light Requirement
Full sun
Planting Depth
¼ inch
Sowing Method
Direct sow, rows
Plant Spacing
8–12 inches
Days to Maturity
80–95 days
Soil Preparation
Direct sow or start indoors
Hardiness Zones
USDA 4–9
Water Needs
Moderate, regular
Planting Season
Early spring, fall
Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
100
Upto 15 sq.ft
500
Upto 75 sq.ft
1000
Upto 150 sq.ft
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I planted these endive seeds early spring, and they sprouted beautifully. The leaves are crisp and perfect for salads. Very happy with the growth and quality.
These endive seeds produced leaves that are crunchy and flavorful. Excellent for a variety of dishes and easy to grow.
These seeds were straightforward to plant, and germination was quick. Endive matured nicely, and the flavor is excellent in homemade dishes.
I�m new to gardening, and these endive seeds were simple to handle. The plants grew strong, and harvesting was easy.
The taste of these endive leaves is slightly bitter, just like I wanted. They�ve added a fresh crunch to my meals all season long. Highly recommend!