(42 days) Open-pollinated. Michigan grower Anne Elder reports that TFM has changed her CSA members’ minds about endive. “Wow, an endive that is sweet. Almost unheard of.” Large frizzy endive with very fine ribs suitable for late spring and early summer harvests. Holds well in the field. Known to chefs as frisée. 19th-century French heirloom. ③
Très Fine Maraîchère Olesh Endive - Organic
Très Fine Maraîchère Olesh Endive - Organic
(42 days) Open-pollinated. Michigan grower Anne Elder reports that TFM has changed her CSA members’ minds about endive. “Wow, an endive that is sweet. Almost unheard of.” Large frizzy endive with very fine ribs suitable for late spring and early summer harvests. Holds well in the field. Known to chefs as frisée. 19th-century French heirloom. ③
Additional Information
Greens
- Days to maturity are from emergence after direct seeding.
- All greens are open-pollinated except where noted.
Culture: When to harvest greens? Research from trials conducted in England and Kenya showed looseleaf lettuce, red chard and arugula harvested in the evening had a longer shelf life than when picked in the morning.
Endive
About 16,000-22,000 seeds/oz.
Culture: Performs best in cool weather, spring or fall. Direct seed every 3 weeks, or start indoors 4 weeks before setting out, and space 1' apart for heads.
Germination Testing
For the latest results of our germination tests, please see the germination page.
Our Seeds are Non-GMO
All of our seeds are non-GMO, and free of neonicotinoids and fungicides. Fedco is one of the original companies to sign the Safe Seed Pledge.