Tres Fine Maraichere Endive

100 Seeds

🥬 Tres Fine Maraichere Endive

Seeding Instructions for Gulf Area

Best Planting Time

• Best grown during the cool season in the Gulf:
  • October to March

Soil Preparation

• Use light, fertile, loose, well-drained soil enriched with compost or organic matter.
• Ideal soil pH:
  • 6.0–7.2

Sowing Method

• Sow seeds directly in garden beds, raised beds, or deep pots.
• Plant seeds:
  • 0.5–1 cm deep
• Space plants:
  • 20–30 cm apart.
• Thin seedlings after germination for healthy growth.

Temperature & Light

• Ideal germination temperature:
  • 15–22°C
• Requires:
  • Full sun during winter
  • Partial shade during warmer periods

Watering

• Keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
• Regular watering helps produce tender, less bitter leaves.
• Avoid irregular watering to prevent bolting.

Germination Time

• Seeds germinate in:
  • 5–10 days

Harvest

• Baby leaves can be harvested in:
  • 25–35 days
• Mature heads are usually ready in:
  • 55–75 days
• Outer leaves may be harvested continuously.

Gulf Climate Tips

• Excellent cool-season leafy vegetable for Gulf gardens.
• Temperatures above 30°C may cause bolting and bitterness.
• Afternoon shade improves leaf quality during warm spells.
• Suitable for pots, raised beds, hydroponics, and balcony gardens.