Endive ‘Green Curled Ruffec’ Seeds (Cichorium endivia var. crispum) — Non-GMO, Frisée-Style Salad Green
Classic French curly endive with finely cut, crisp leaves. Great for beds or containers; perfect for salads, bistro-style frisée, and mixed greens.
✅ Non-GMO • ✅ Fresh stock • ✅ High germination
Why You’ll Love It
Fine, frilly texture with pleasantly assertive, refreshing bite.
Cool-season performer for spring and fall; quick baby-leaf harvests.
Dense, curly heads that hold well and add volume to salads.
Container-friendly and reliable in raised beds.
Quick Facts (Grow Guide)
Botanical name
Cichorium endivia var. crispum (‘Green Curled Ruffec’)
Sun
Full sun to part shade (afternoon shade in heat)
Sowing method
Direct sow early spring & late summer; or start indoors 3–4 weeks pre-transplant. Sow 2–3 seeds per inch (~2–3 cm); thin after emergence.
Sowing depth
⅛″ / 3 mm (lightly cover)
Spacing
Thin/plant 10–12″ / 25–30 cm; rows 12–18″ / 30–45 cm (closer for baby leaf)
Germination
~7–14 days at ~60–70°F / 16–21°C (cool soils are best)
Soil
Moist, well-drained, moderately fertile; even moisture reduces bitterness
Harvest
Cut baby leaves young; for full heads, harvest when firm. To blanch hearts (milder flavor), loosely tie outer leaves 7–14 days before cutting.
Ways to Use
Bistro salads (frisée), mixed greens, and hearty bowls.
Pair with citrus, soft cheeses, nuts, and mustard dressings.
Use baby leaves for milder flavor; blanch heads for tenderness.
What You’ll Receive
Select your pack size in the listing variations
Fresh, Non-GMO seeds in a moisture-resistant packet
Simple sowing guide
Germination guarantee — free replacement if seeds don’t sprout
Pro tip: Endive prefers cool, steady growth — succession-sow every 2–3 weeks, water evenly, and provide light shade in summer to prevent bolting and bitterness.
