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aka Frisee Annual Plant related to Chickory Height:  6-12"       Width:  6-12" Endive and Escarole are different forms of the same plant.  Endive has curly or crinkly-edged leaves and a sharp, somewhat bitter taste.  Escarole is a type of Endive which is hardier with flat, somewhat thicker leaves and a less bitter flavor. Types: - Curled Endive with pointy leaves. - Smoother-leafed Escarole Starting Seeds of Endive/Escarole Seed Depth:                   1/4" deep. Seed Spacing:                3 seeds per inch. Days to Germinate:         5-7 days. Days to Harvest:             45 days as baby greens.  60-100 days as mature heads. Seed Longevity:              4-6 years. Sowing Indoors: Spring:  Sow 8 weeks before your average last frost date. Sowing Outdoors: Spring:  Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked. Fall:  Direct sow 15 weeks before the first expected frost date. Salad Spinner Winter Sowi

   Growing Hostas From Seed So you're wondering, can I grow a hosta from seed? Growing hostas from seed is a tricky endeavor, but if you have patience and keep a few things in mind, it can be worth your time.

Why Hostas Drop Leaves Early in the Season Hostas are known as one of the most resilient and care-free perennials you can buy.  And that's only a few of the reasons hostas continue to be so popular in shady or semi-sunny gardens. But when hosta leaves die back early in the season, the culprit is almost always lack of water.  

Growing Pumpkins for Fall Decor If you've priced the cost of buying pumpkins and other winter squash for your Fall display lately, you've probably discovered that growing them from seed would definitely be worth your time.