Escarole 'Verde a Cuore Pieno' is a very cold hardy winter green that produces very large loose leaf heads with a golden yellow heart and wavy deep green outer leaves. One of my favorite foods especially in the early winter. Plant in full sun or partial shade in soil amended with plenty of compost. Feed with a high nitrogen fertilizer for large, sweet and flavorful leaves. Water regularly.
Planting your 6 pack: Plant each seedling 12-16 inches apart. Water in after planting.
Planting your 6 pack: Plant each seedling 12-16 inches apart. Water in after planting.
Harvest by picking off the outer leaves, and plants will regrow from the center. You may also shear off the entire head leaving 2 inches above the base to regrow. When weather begins to warm up, harvest entire plants before they begin to bolt. Escarole is good for salad with a sweet, citrus dressing. Escarole is also great sauteed with olive oil and garlic, in pasta dishes and in soups.
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