#SM4.70 | Baby Leaf Endive Seed

$4.92—$44.95AUD gst excl.

High uniformity, fast growth, crinkled leaf and excellent shelf life

#SM4.70 has upright, light green leaves with little to no ribbing and a small stem provides a long harvest window. This cut and come again variety is a traditional favourite for salads

Key features

Flexible to different seeding dates and conditions, performs best in cooler weather
Upright habit for ease of harvest
Interesting alternative to baby leaf lettuce with high uniformity
Fast growing type, bright green colour
Crunchy thick leaf, resistant to oxidation
High tolerance to mechanical harvesting and post-harvest operations
Excellent shelf life.
Days To Maturity 35 Days
Avg 15,500 seeds/30g

This product can only be shipped to Australia.

#SM4.70 | Baby Leaf Endive Seed

SCIENTIFIC NAME: Cichorium endivia

CULTURE: Baby leaf chicory prefers soil with a pH of 5.5–6.5. Suitable for growing anytime during the season but performs best in cool weather.

DIRECT SEEDING: Sow 3–5 seeds every 25mm in rows 4-5cm apart.

SUCCESSION PLANTING: For a continuous supply, sow about every 2 weeks.

HARVEST: Harvest with a knife when leaves reach desired size, about 7-14cm. Cut about 25mm above the soil to allow for clean regrowth, making sure to cut above the basal plate. Cut again when plants are at desired size, 5–14 days depending on variety.

AVG. SEEDING RATE: Endive and Escarole baby leaf: 30g/100metres (based on 10 rows/bed)

SEED SPECS: SEEDS/15,500 seeds/30g

SALAD MIX/BABY LEAF: Sow in a 5-10cm wide band, about 60 seeds/30cm. Cover seeds lightly, about 3mm. Firm soil gently, and keep surface moist until emergence in 3-5 days (or longer in cold weather). Harvest at 4-5 weeks.

Quick Facts

Latin Name: Cichorium endivia
Days To Maturity: 35 Days
Life Cycle: Annual
Hybrid Status: Open pollinated