Endive White Vegetable Seeds for Successful Planting and Gardening

Endive White Vegetable Seeds – Growing Guide

Key Attributes

Product Name: Endive White Vegetable Seeds
Type: Heirloom, open-pollinated, non-GMO
Growth Habit: Loose, leafy heads with tender, frilly leaves
Mature Size: 10-12 inches tall
Days to Maturity: 45-90 days, depending on variety and growth stage
Flavor Profile: Mildly bitter, crisp, and refreshing
Hardiness: Cool-season crop, frost-tolerant
Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade (4-6 hours daily)
Soil Requirements: Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter (pH 6.0-7.0)
Uses: Salads, sautéing, soups, and garnishes

Planting Instructions

Direct Sowing (Preferred Method)

• Sow seeds outdoors in early spring or late summer for fall harvest.
• Plant seeds ¼ inch deep, spaced 6-8 inches apart in rows 12-18 inches apart.
• Thin seedlings to 8-12 inches apart once they develop true leaves.

Indoor Sowing (For Early Starts or Container Growing)

• Start seeds indoors 4-6 weeks before the last frost.
• Transplant outdoors when seedlings have 2-3 sets of true leaves and temperatures are consistently above 50°F (10°C).

Care & Maintenance

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
• Fertilization: Apply compost or a balanced organic fertilizer every 3-4 weeks.
• Blanching (Optional): For milder flavor, cover the center leaves with an overturned pot or tie leaves together 2-3 weeks before harvest to reduce bitterness.
• Succession Planting: Sow every 2-3 weeks for a continuous harvest.

Harvesting

• Harvest young leaves in 45-60 days for baby greens.
• Full heads mature in 75-90 days. Cut at the base to harvest the entire plant, or trim outer leaves for continuous growth.

Pest & Disease Control

• Common Pests: Aphids, slugs, snails—use neem oil or diatomaceous earth.
• Common Diseases: Downy mildew, damping-off—ensure proper airflow and avoid overly wet conditions.