Lambley Gardens & Nursery, 395 Lesters Road,  Ascot,  Victoria 3364
Phone +61 (03) 5343 4303,  Fax +61 (03) 5343 4257

Escarole, Organic ‘Eros’ (Cichorium endivia)

Escarole, Organic ‘Eros’ (Cichorium endivia)

Best Performing Escarole

Eros makes heavy, dense, lettuce-like heads of mildly bitter leaves  which are suitable for salads, sautéing or for making soup.

 

When to sow: August until February
Where to sow: In a seed tray or direct in a prepared garden bed
Depth to sow: 5mm
Aspect:  Full sun or as sunny a spot as possible.
Soil:  Prepared, well drained, fertilised soil. Add lime if soil is too acid.
Spacing: Between plants 30cm; Between rows 30cm

Directions:  Raising plants in seed trays and planting out when 5cm tall brings good results in growing full size endives. They can also be sown straight into their permanent position in a prepared garden bed.

Packet 50 seeds
$5.50 each