Endive - Green Curled Ruffec - 4g Packet

Endive - Green Curled Ruffec is a robust Italian variety renowned for its hardiness and cold resistance. This cultivar yields deeply cut, dark green leaves with thick, white midribs, creating a visually striking and tufted appearance. An interesting feature of this variety is that as the plants mature, outer leaves can be harvested while allowing the center to continue growing.

The fine and frilly leaves of Endive - Green Curled Ruffec are both succulent and delicious, offering a pleasant, mildly bitter flavor. In comparison to broadleaf varieties, this endive tends to have a slightly more pronounced bitterness. For those who appreciate culinary creativity, the hearts of this endive can be blanched to a creamy white by tying the leaves during the last three weeks of growth. Including Endive - Green Curled Ruffec in salads adds a tasty and distinctive element, making it a noteworthy addition to your garden.