ENDIVE 
Though endive is often grown through the summer, long periods 
of extreme heat may cause plants to bolt. Endive, like most leafy 
vegetables, is a heavy feeder and should be grown rapidly. 
Liberal applications of side dressing during the growing period 
are often necessary for best results. Space plants 8”-9” apart in 
rows to produce upright, well-blanched heads. 
Plant Size 
Variety Days (inches) Leaf Type Midrib Color Remarks 
PulljHearts (Florida Deepyieart) sees: 71 12-15 broad, crumpled white See below. 
Pancalicraieenn nota iera wns tire oe. et Ren 76 12-15 curled, deeply cut rose Blanches well. 
Ritiecaiey oc gee etece: 76 16-18 curled, deeply cut pale green Full center blanches well. 
FULL HEART. A _ broad-leaved variety often 
Full Heart 
KALE 
called Escarolle. The plants are spreading in 
growth, producing, when closely planted, a 
dense mass of thick, slightly crumpled leaves 
of medium green color, 
midribs and a well-blanched heart. The asGrRow 
strain is noted for its uniformity and is widely 
used by market gardeners and produce growers. 
with nearly white 
Varieties Days Height Leaf Color Leaf Type Remarks 
Dwarf Blue Scotch ... 55) 14 blue-green finely curled plume See below. 
Diwali GmeeneS COLC hin 55 14 deep green finely curled plume Asgrow strain, large, uniform. 
Dwarf Siberian (Sprouts ) 65 14 deep blue-green large, coarse, frilled Hardy, vigorous spreading. 
allGmecnsSCOLC mete 60 30 medium green deeply cut, curled Hardy. 
WES. ok a: 515) 14 deep blue-green tightly curled See below. 
KOHL RABI 
WHITE VIENNA. 55 days. The standard 
variety. Leaves 8”-10” long, with slender 
stems. Bulbs 2”-3” in diameter at best 
edible stage. Globular, very light green; 
flesh clear, white, tender, crisp. 
DWARF BLUE SCOTCH. The AsGrow pedi- 
greed strain of this established variety is 
widely recognized for uniformity. The 
plants have wide-spreading, finely curled, 
blue-green, plume-like leaves. Holds well 
in cold weather. 
White Vienna 
VATES. A strain of Dwarf Blue Scotch 
developed at the Virginia Truck Experi- 
ment Station. The dark, bluish-green leaves 
are very tightly curled and hold their 
color well in cold weather without turning 
yellow. Particularly well suited for areas 
where kale is wintered-over for spring 
harvest, because of its slowness to bolt. 
LEEK 
In Northern areas, sow early in spring in 
hotbed or greenhouse. When 7”-8” high, 
trim off tops and transplant in field 5”-6” 
apart in rows. Can be direct seeded. 
LARGE AMERICAN FLAG. Stems 8”-10” 
long, 1%” thick; white. Leaves large, 
medium green. 
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