Endive 'Mascha'
Endive is a nutritious leafy vegetable with a distinctive bitter flavour. This new variety; 'Mascha' has been developed from 'Diva' and forms large densely-filled heads forming abundant green leaves. This is an early, self-blanching endive variety which can be sown later in the year for late harvest. It can be eaten raw in salads or gently steamed and makes a delicious addition to mashed potato. Each packet contains 0.3g, approx. 200 organic seeds, sufficient for approx 150 plants. More details below.
Organic Endive 'Mascha' Seeds
Growing schedule: Sow in modules or in situ outdoors from June to July. For a winter/spring harvest, sow in August for growing on indoors.
Sowing depth: 1cm
Planting distance: 30 x 40cm
Germination: The ideal germination temperature is 20-22°C.
Growing conditions: Endives prefer fertile, moist, well-draining soil but can do well in most soil types. They tend to bolt in hot dry conditions so keep soil moist.
Harvest: Endive is ready to harvest once leaves are big enough to eat. It usually takes 80-90 days to mature from sowing.
Number of seeds: Each packet contains 0.3g, approx. 200 organic seeds, sufficient for approx 150 plants.
| SKU | XBVEN05 |
|---|---|
| Special Features | Winter Harvest, Hungry Gap |
| Life Cycle | Annual |