The Gourmets Salad Essential Lacy, Crisp, and Beautifully Bitter.
Pancalieri (often called Pancalieri a Costa Bianca) is the gold standard for frise-style endive. Originating from Italy, this variety is prized by chefs and home gardeners for its large, dense heads of finely curled, “lacy” leaves. The outer leaves are a vibrant green, while the heart naturally blanches to a tender, creamy white with delicate rose-tinted midribs.
Each pack contains 750 seeds, offering a generous supply of this gourmet green. Pancalieri is a self-blanching variety, meaning the dense growth of the heart keeps the inner leaves pale and tender, reducing the natural bitterness and creating a perfect crunch. It is more heat-tolerant than many lettuces, making it a reliable performer from spring right through to the autumn.
Why ‘Pancalieri’ is a garden standout:
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Exquisite Texture: The lacy, frizzy leaves hold dressings beautifully and add volume to salad bowls.
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Self-Blanching: Produces a naturally sweet, pale heart without the need for manual tying.
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Nutrient Dense: A fantastic source of Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Magnesium, and dietary fibre.
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Extended Harvest: Can be sown from early spring until late summer for a continuous supply.
Growing Instructions
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Variety: Pancalieri (Fine Curled)
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Pack Size: 750 Seeds
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Position: Full Sun / Partial Shade
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Sow Outdoors: March to September.
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Sowing Depth: 1.5cm (0.5in).
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Spacing: 30cm (12in) between plants.
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Harvest: 1012 weeks from sowing.
Gardeners Tip: For the best flavor and texture, keep the plants well-watered during dry spells. Early and late sowings will benefit from the protection of a cloche or polytunnel to maintain their crispness and prevent bolting.
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