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Endive - Tres Fine Maraichere
The Endive Tres Fine Maraichere, 'Chicorium endiva', is the classic ingredient for mesclun mixes. Tres Fine Maraichere has very narrow, finely cut leaves that add dramatic texture to salads, and it is a very attractive ornamental. Once you have tasted a well grown Endive, you will never eat a salad without it. The smooth taste of blanched Endive is perfect to cleanse your palate between spicy dishes. Plant it anywhere where very interesting texture is desired. Endive has large heads with narrow, very finely cut foliage. The key to success with Endive is to have it mature in cool or warm weather but not hot weather. Plant in very early spring or sow in summer, 10 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost. They will withstand some light frosts which can actually improve the flavor. Endive prefers fertile, moist, well drained soil with lost of organic matter. They will not tolerate weed competition. ... details
Bachelor Button - Dwarf Mix The Bachelor Button Dwarf Blend, 'Centaurea cyanus', is a blend of purple, light blue, pink, and white flowers that will impress you. In addition to the wonderful blend of colors, Bachelor Button Dwarf Mix has other admirable traits including drought tolerance. Bachelor Button is also known as Cornflower. The flowers can be used as dried or cut flowers. Bachelor Button will naturalize as the seeds the plant drops will quite readily come back the next year to produce another crop of beautiful flowers. Bachelor Button blooms 10 to 12 weeks after seeding. Plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks before the last frost. In warm climates, plant in late summer or early fall for winter bloom. Bachelor Button prefers full sun but they will withstand some light shade. Bachelor Button will perform the best in relatively dry soils. |
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