Escarole
Round green endive with solid heart
Round green endive with solid heart: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
Ronde Verte à Cœur Plein is an escarole variety of Cichorium endivia, belonging to the daisy family, Asteraceae. It is a broad-leaved endive, distinct from the curly types whose foliage is much more finely divided. Its French name describes a rounded outline, green outer leaves and a well-filled centre. It is grown for edible foliage rather than a root used to make a drink. It is also distinct from the forced witloof or Belgian endive produced from certain forms of Cichorium intybus.The leaves form a rosette and build a substantial head. They have a relatively thick, crisp texture, with wavy or cut edges rather than the finely curled appearance of frisée. Leaves in the heart receive less light and can be paler than those on the outside. This contrast in colour and texture is part of the appeal of the whole head. A full heart means a leafy, dense centre,…
