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PLANTS: Escarole
Earliest-maturing organic escarole with compact heads of mildly bitter, tender leaves – perfect for fresh salads or quick sautéing. Self-blanching for naturally pale, crisp inner leaves.
Plant size: Compact upright habit, 8–10" tall and wide
Harvest: ~45 days from transplant; fall-planted for overwintering harvests Dec–March in the Lowcountry
Flavor: Mild bitterness with great crunch; versatile for raw or cooked
Best for: Overwintering in zones 8b–9a – hardy to 20°F once established
Sun & soil: Full sun to part shade, fertile well-drained soil
Spacing: 8–10" apart in rows 12–18"
Care: Keep evenly moist; succession plant every 3 weeks; optional blanching cap for extra-pale leaves
Sold in 4 pack — transplant now for a steady supply of gourmet greens through the mild winter months!
Earliest-maturing organic escarole with compact heads of mildly bitter, tender leaves – perfect for fresh salads or quick sautéing. Self-blanching for naturally pale, crisp inner leaves.
Plant size: Compact upright habit, 8–10" tall and wide
Harvest: ~45 days from transplant; fall-planted for overwintering harvests Dec–March in the Lowcountry
Flavor: Mild bitterness with great crunch; versatile for raw or cooked
Best for: Overwintering in zones 8b–9a – hardy to 20°F once established
Sun & soil: Full sun to part shade, fertile well-drained soil
Spacing: 8–10" apart in rows 12–18"
Care: Keep evenly moist; succession plant every 3 weeks; optional blanching cap for extra-pale leaves
Sold in 4 pack — transplant now for a steady supply of gourmet greens through the mild winter months!