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Cichorium endivia 'Eros'
Escarole, Eros
Dense, heavy heads of mildly bitter leaves. The hearts are suitable for salads, any part for sautéing. Fantastic for soups. Sauté with garlic and olive oil, add white beans for classic "Beans & Greens."
- Dense heads with mildly bitter leaves
- Tender hearts are salad-worthy
- Outer leaves shine in soups and sautéed dishes
- Classic choice for beans-and-greens cooking
- Category: Vegetables
- Hardiness Zone: 3-10
- Height: 8-18 in
- Spread: 12-18 in
- Spacing: 12 in
- Temperature: 20 to 80°F
Soil Moisture
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Growing & Maintenance Tips for Cichorium endivia 'Eros'
Best grown in cool weather for tender leaves. Plant in fertile soil, keep moisture even, and harvest young for mild flavor. In hot weather plants can bolt or turn bitter, so succession sowings are helpful.