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Grow a classic European salad green with Broadleaf Batavian Endive, a dependable heirloom endive variety known for its broad, crinkled green leaves, crisp texture, and mildly bitter flavor. This variety is less bitter than curly endive, making it especially popular for fresh salads and cooking.
Broadleaf Batavian performs best in cool weather and is ideal for spring and fall planting. Leaves can be harvested young for tender baby greens or allowed to mature for full-size heads. It is excellent fresh in salads, and also delicious sautéed, braised, or added to soups. Endive is a staple in Mediterranean and European cuisine.
You will receive:
✔️ 850 fresh, viable seeds
✔️ Open-pollinated, non-GMO
✔️ Carefully packaged for successful sowing
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Broadleaf Batavian Endive
Botanical Name: Cichorium endivia
Plant Type: Annual leafy vegetable
Sun Requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Soil: Rich, fertile, well-drained
Height: 12–18 inches
Days to Harvest: 85–95 days
Harvest Season: Spring or fall
Cold Stratification: Not required
Ideal for vegetable gardens, raised beds, succession planting, cool-season growing, and salad gardens.
Endive – Broadleaf Batavian 850 Seeds | Heirloom Leafy Green | Mildly Bitter Flavor | Excellent for Fall Gardens
$9.99