Cornet de Bordeaux escarole or chicory is a French Heirloom from Bordeaux. This hardy and early variety of chicory forms a cone shaped head with long, dark green, slightly curled leaves. The Cornet de Bordeaux chicory texture is firm, crunchy with a slightly bitter taste. Leaves can be used in salads, and can also be cooked in a gratin, with a white sauce or in a bechamel sauce. Cornet de Bordeaux is sometimes called Cornet de Bordeaux endive.
Scientific Name: Cichorium endivia
Plant Life Cycle: biennial
Optimal Germination Temperature: 16 °C
Germination time in days: 7-15 days
Indicative Days to maturity: 60-80 days
Sunlight: Full sun
Soil requirement: rich and well drained
Sowing and cultivation: Surface sow seeds indoors from March and lightly cover. Transplant outdoors 5 weeks after sowing and space by 8 cm each way. Harvest 3 months later.
