Escarole (Fleuriere) — Growing Guide

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📖 About This Plant

Large, broad-leaved endive with smooth, slightly bitter leaves and a pale, tender heart. A staple of Italian-American cuisine — used in endless soup, sautéed with olive oil and garlic, or served warm with anchovies. Milder than curly endive and easier to grow.

📊 Quick Facts

Sun

Full to Partial Sun

Water

Moderate

Season

Late Summer

Harvest

80-95 days

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🌱 Care Tips

Sow in late summer for fall harvest — heat causes bitterness. Blanch inner leaves by gathering outer leaves over the heart for 2 weeks before harvest. Excellent cut-and-come-again crop. One of the last greens standing in the fall garden — very cold-hardy.

🤝 Companion Plants

These plants grow well alongside Escarole:

Onions Radishes Spinach Endive

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What hardiness zones can you grow Escarole (Fleuriere) in?

Escarole (Fleuriere) grows best in USDA Hardiness Zones 4a–10b. Large, broad-leaved endive with smooth, slightly bitter leaves and a pale, tender heart. Always check your local zone before planting.

How much sun does Escarole (Fleuriere) need?

Escarole (Fleuriere) requires Full to Partial Sun. Sow in late summer for fall harvest — heat causes bitterness.

When should I plant Escarole (Fleuriere)?

Escarole (Fleuriere) is best planted in Late Summer. Sow in late summer for fall harvest — heat causes bitterness. Blanch inner leaves by gathering outer leaves over the heart for 2 weeks before harvest.

How long does Escarole (Fleuriere) take to harvest?

Escarole (Fleuriere) typically reaches harvest in 80-95 days. Water needs are Moderate. Grow it alongside Onions and Radishes for best results.

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