Halifax Seed Endive Green Curled

Scientific Name: Cichorium endivia

Common Name: Green Curled Endive

Exposure: Full sun to partial shade

Height: 8-12 inches

Width: 8-12 inches

Spacing: 8-12 inches apart

Attracts: Beneficial insects such as pollinators and hoverflies

Use: Culinary use, salads, garnishes, and cooked greens

Plant Habit: Upright rosette with finely curled leaves

Harvest: 45-60 days from sowing; harvest outer leaves as needed or cut entire head when mature

Companion Plants: Carrots, radishes, onions and lettuce

General Information: Green Curled Endive is a classic variety valued for its crisp, mildly bitter leaves and frilly texture. It thrives in cool weather and is best grown in spring or fall to prevent bolting. The plant forms a dense rosette with tightly curled outer leaves and a tender, pale interior. For a milder flavour, gardeners often blanch the centre by tying up the outer leaves 1–2 weeks before harvest. Endive grows well in fertile, well-drained soil with consistent moisture, and makes an excellent addition to mixed salads or as a cooked green.