Endive 'Lettuce Romanesca da Taglio'
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Endive lettuce 'Romanesca da Taglio' (Cichorium endivia), offered by the seed company Weston Seeds
?? An Italian endive to cut for abundant harvests! ??
Endive lettuce 'Romanesca da Taglio' is a hardy and productive variety, perfect for gardeners looking for a continuous harvest. This type of "cut" endive allows the leaves to be harvested regularly, encouraging the rapid regrowth of new shoots . It forms a tall head with small, finely notched leaves , bright green with a greenish-white rib , offering a crunchy texture and a mild flavor with a subtle hint of bitterness .
?? An ideal choice for lovers of fresh salads and successive harvests!
Features
Days to maturity: 40-70 days
Height: 8 to 10 inches
Spacing between plants: 6-8 inches
Exposure: Full sun
Sowing: Indoor/direct sowing, spring-summer-autumn
Quantity per pack: nd
Cultivation method
Sow directly into the ground in June , 6 mm (1/4 inch) deep, in rows 60 cm (24 inches) apart. Once established, thin to 20 cm (8 inches) between plants.
Harvest and maintenance
This variety is harvested leaf by leaf , promoting continuous growth and extended harvests. For more tender, less bitter leaves, tie the outer leaves to the center about 7 to 10 days before harvest , making sure they are thoroughly dry.
Ideal conditions
It thrives in well-drained soil , with regular watering to maintain constant moisture. Resistant and adaptable, it tolerates climatic variations well, making it ideal for growing from spring to autumn .
How to enjoy 'Romanesca da Taglio' endive lettuce?
?? In a fresh salad : Combine it with aromatic herbs ??, olives and a lemon vinaigrette ??.
?? Mixed with other leafy greens : Perfect with sweet lettuce or mesclun.
?? Sautéed in a pan : Sauté for a few minutes with garlic and butter to accompany meats and fish.
?? Added to soups : Add it at the end of cooking to add a light, balanced touch of bitterness.
Why grow 'Romanesca da Taglio' endive lettuce?
?? Continuous harvest thanks to its rapid regrowth
?? Crisp leaves and mild flavor with a subtle hint of bitterness
?? Rustic and resistant to climatic variations
?? Perfect for small spaces and extended growing
Add an Italian touch and exceptional yield to your vegetable garden with this cutting endive!
