Tag: Endive

Distinguishing Belgian endives from escarole. Belgian endives (above) are a bit of a different animal altogether. Even though they may look like budding flowers, The Spruce Eats explains that frisée’s Belgian cousins are actually grown in the dark. Is escarole and endive the same? Technically, escarole is considered a flat-leafed variety of endive. What’s commonly […]

If you have a short growing season, you may wish to plant your endive indoors. You can do so about 6 weeks prior to the last frost of the season. When should I start endive indoors? It’s best to plant endive 3 weeks before your last frost date — April and May. Grow a fall […]

Frisée is sometimes called curly endive or chicory. But unlike some endives, frisée does not have a cylindrically shaped leaf. Instead, it’s rather shaggy and bushy. Frisée is similar to but has smaller leaves than escarole. Is curly endive the same as chicory? Curly Endive (Frisée) Curly endive, sometimes called frisée or simply chicory, comprises […]

What is this? You can freeze endive by blanching it for about three or four minutes, then placing it straight into ice-cold water before freezing. While the blanching process will not maintain the texture or flavor especially well, it will keep its color whenever you need to thaw it. How do you preserve endive? Store […]

The Curly Endive gives that tart bitter spark to a salad while Escarole is usually cooked as a green vegetable and is much less common in Australia. Curly endive can be grown all year round, but is less bitter in the cooler months and when the plants are young. What is endive called in Australia? […]

Guinea pigs can eat all varieties of endive and escarole on a regular basis. This leafy green is a favorite of many piggies! However, nutrient profiles can vary based on the different types of endive. Throughout the rest of the article, I’ll cover the best frequency and amount to feed for each type. Can guinea […]