This gourmet salad green also known as escarole, produces large, broad leaves on plants up to 15in (38cm) across. The leaves are curled and have a sharper flavour and more substance than lettuce. Use mixed with other greens in salads, as cooked greens and as a garnish.
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Direct-sow seeds several weeks before the last spring frost date as seedlings are hardy. Select a sunny location and a fertile, well drained soil. Make succession sowings for a continuous supply, especially in late summer for a fall harvest.
- Planting Depth: 6mm (1/4in)
- Seed Spacing: 2.5cm (1in)
- Row Spacing: 38cm (15in)
| Light | Partial / Full Sun |
| Days To Sprout: | 15 - 20 days |
| Days To Maturity: | 80 - 90 days |