Organic 'Bellesque' curly endive
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Organic ‘Bellesque’ curly endive is an elegant variety that brings beautiful abundance to the vegetable garden with its finely cut foliage, as decorative as it is tasty. Developed to thrive in temperate and humid climates, it forms a voluminous head of bright green, enhanced by a very clear white vein that illuminates the growing rows. Its moderately sweet flavor, with a slight bitterness, makes it a leaf of choice for adding depth to salads and cooked dishes. Easy to integrate into a food garden, it grows vigorously when the soil remains rich, loose, and fresh. Its good cold tolerance allows for an extended season and reliable harvests when other greens slow down. In the garden, its dense habit creates a generous and structured presence, pleasant to observe over the weeks. If allowed to complete its cycle, its flowering attracts various pollinating insects, strengthening the living balance of the vegetable garden. Cultivating ‘Bellesque’ means choosing a chicory that is robust, productive, and full of character, capable of enriching both the table and the garden ecosystem.
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