CURLY ENDIVE Ruffec

Species: Curly Endive
Latin name: Cychorium Endiva L.
Inscription in the European catalog under: De Ruffec - Green Curled Ruffec - Di Ruffec
Other usual name: Rufec - Ruffec
Variety: Ruffec
Family: Astéracées
Origin: Southern Europe - Asia

The Curly Endive Ruffec: Late variety with large curles leaves and a compact head, the external leaves are green the heart is bleached naturally. This variety resists particularly cold and humidity. The Ruffec Endive is a variety for a fall harvest. The curly endive is characterized by a slightly bitter flavor, is consumed especially in salads. Very good source for vitamins in winter season.

Seed sowing: June to July
Harvest Endives: August to December
Height: The Chicorey reaches on average 45 cm
Exposure: Sunny

Sowing instructions: Seed sowing directly in place after any danger of frosts is isolated at 1 cm from depth, water the soil even in the event of rain. Thin out or transplant sowings all 25 to 35 cm.

Sowing distance: 35 x 45 cm between lines
Minimum seed sowing temperature: 12 °C to 15°C
Seed germination: 4 to 5 days
Nutritional value: 15 Kcal for 100 gr.

Net weight of seeds: 7 gr. = +/- 4200 seeds

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