1000 Seeds Broadleaf Batavian Endive Heirloom Leafy Vegetable Garden

Broadleaf Batavian Endive is a classic heirloom chicory variety prized for its broad, upright leaves and mild, slightly bitter flavor. It forms large, open rosettes that are easy to harvest leaf by leaf or as a whole head, making it a dependable cool-season crop for home gardens and market growers alike.

Use this versatile leafy vegetable fresh in salads, lightly wilted, braised, or grilled, where its sturdy leaves hold up well to heat. It grows steadily in cool weather, tolerates light frost, and can be harvested young for tender salads or allowed to mature for fuller heads. Succession sow for a steady supply across spring and autumn.
Species: Cichorium intybus
Variety: Broadleaf Batavian
Type: Heirloom leafy vegetable
Plant_Habit: Upright open rosette
Sun: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Well-drained, fertile, moisture-retentive
Days_to_Harvest: 60 to 85
Zones: 3 to 10
Germination: 7 to 14 days at 60 to 70F
Sowing: Direct sow 1/4 inch deep or start indoors 4 to 6 weeks before transplanting
Spacing: 8 to 12 inches apart in rows 12 to 18 inches apart
Notes: Cool-season crop; sow in early spring and late summer for best quality