Delicate leaves with refined flavor!
Très Fine Endive, also known as “Très Fine Maraîchère,” is a finely curled French heirloom that brings elegance and texture to your salad bowl. With its lacy leaves and mild, slightly bitter taste, it’s a favorite for gourmet greens and fancy garnishes.
Variety: Très Fine Endive (Cichorium endivia)
Growth Habit:Â Cool-season biennial (grown as annual)
Height: 8–12 inches
Flavor Profile:Â Mildly bitter and crisp
Color:Â Pale green, finely curled leaves
Planting Conditions:Â Direct sow in full sun to partial shade; prefers rich, moist soil
Harvest Timeline: Leaves ready in 45–60 days
Uses:Â Microgreens, baby greens, elegant salads, and garnishes
Fun Fact:Â This variety is prized in French markets for its refined appearance and delicate flavor, perfect for upscale salad mixes.
Très Fine Endive is a showstopper in salad mixes. Its frilly, lace-like leaves add texture and a touch of bitterness that balances creamy dressings and rich toppings. Whether you’re growing it for baby greens or harvesting full heads, it brings a little Parisian charm to your plate.
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🌞 Choose a Sunny Spot: Full sun to partial shade with fertile, well-drained soil.
🌱 Sow the Seeds: Sow ¼ inch deep, spacing seeds 6 inches apart.
💧 Water Regularly: Keep soil moist but not soggy to prevent bitterness.
🌿 Thin and Maintain: Thin to 8–10 inches apart for full heads.
✂️ Harvest: Snip young leaves for baby greens or harvest full heads when mature and frilly.
