Red Treviso Endive seeds
Renowned for its elongated, wine-red leaves with crisp texture and mildly bitter taste, Red Treviso Endive is a culinary delight. This chic variety is perfect for elevating salads, adding a touch of bitterness to balance flavors. Its slender shape and deep color make it a visually striking garnish, enhancing the presentation of your dishes. Versatile and nutritious, these seeds promise a harvest of gourmet-quality endive to enhance your culinary repertoire. Bring a touch of elegance to your garden and table with Red Treviso Endive.
Red Treviso chicory hails from Treviso, Italy, where its leaves exhibit a lush green hue in the summer and transform into a deep red color in cooler weather. Upon harvest, the leaves typically display a striking combination of red tones with white stripes, extending through both the leaves and stems.
Seed count: 100
Botanic name:
Cichorium endivia
Plant spacing:
3"-14" apart
16"-18" for rows
Color:
Green foliage with vibrant red stems
Sowing depth:
1/8" deep (surface sow)
Sun requirements:
Full sun / part shade
Utilization:
With its elongated, wine-red leaves boasting a mild bitterness, this chicory variety is perfect for enhancing salads, providing a delightful balance of flavors and a visually striking presentation. Consider incorporating Red Treviso Endive into creative appetizers, using its slender shape as a unique vessel for various fillings. Its rich color also makes it a standout addition to charcuterie boards or as a distinctive garnish for main courses.
Frost hardy:
Yes
Maturity days:
70-100 days
Life cycle:
Biennial
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Yes
Other names:
N/A
