Endive Frisee Curled
₹90.00
Endive, Frisée ‘Pancalieri’ produces a large, voluminous head of finely curled, lacy leaves that add a gourmet touch to your salads.
The large head naturally self-blanches, creating a creamy white heart that is less bitter and more tender than the outer leaves.
Perfect for late summer and autumn planting, it thrives in cooler weather and can even withstand light frosts, ensuring a long harvest season.
This variety is frequently found in upscale restaurants and gourmet kitchens, loved for its crispy texture and robust flavor.
Suitable for both garden beds and containers.
25 seeds per packet.
Plant Information for Endive, Frisee ‘Pancalieri’
- Scientific Name: Cichorium endivia var. crispum
- Common Name: Endive Frisée ‘Pancalieri’
- Family: Asteraceae
- Plant Type: Biennial (grown as an annual)
- Native To: Italy, particularly the region near Turin.
- Height: 12-16 inches (30-40 cm)
- Spread: 10-12 inches (25-30 cm)
- Days to Maturity: 60-70 days from sowing
- Foliage Color: Mid-green outer leaves with creamy white, self-blanching hearts.
Growing and Care Instructions for Endive, Frisee ‘Pancalieri’
- Light Requirements: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade, especially in hotter climates.
- Soil: Grows best in well-drained, fertile soil enriched with compost.
- Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged; mulch helps retain moisture and prevents weeds.
- Spacing: Space plants 10-12 inches apart for optimal air circulation and healthy growth.
- Blanching: For milder flavor, tie up outer leaves 10-14 days before harvest to encourage self-blanching of the heart.
- Cold Tolerance: Very cold-hardy, Pancalieri can withstand light frosts and is suitable for fall and winter harvesting.
- Harvesting: Harvest when the head is full, and the inner leaves have blanched. Outer leaves can be harvested individually for extended production.
- Pest and Disease Control: Keep an eye out for aphids and slugs; regular watering and healthy spacing can prevent most issues.
- Companion Planting: Grows well alongside carrots, onions, and beets, helping to deter pests.
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