The Green Curled Ruffec is a distinguished heirloom endive variety prized for its deeply frilled, emerald foliage and distinctive bitter-sweet flavor profile. This classic chicory delivers remarkable culinary versatility, elevating salads, mesclun mixes, and cooked preparations with its complex taste and elegant presentation. Whether cultivated indoors or in garden beds, Green Curled Ruffec produces abundant harvests within approximately 90 days of planting, making it an efficient choice for both home gardeners and market growers. The variety demonstrates robust germination rates of 80% or better, ensuring reliable establishment from seed. As a non-GMO heirloom, these seeds preserve traditional genetics while supporting sustainable growing practices. David's Garden Seeds® packages all seeds in environmentally responsible materials that are reusable and fully recyclable, reflecting our commitment to climate-conscious agriculture and ecological stewardship.

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David’s Garden Seeds is a Veteran owned business that has been offering quality chicory seeds since 2009.

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We cannot possibly put all the directions you need for growing chicory in your area on the seed package. We recommend that you read articles or check with other gardeners in your area.

This is an heirloom seed, meaning it has been passed down from generation to generation for at least 75 years. As a rule, heirloom seeds taste better and will grow the same year after year.

These are also open pollinated meaning they will reproduce themselves. While all heirlooms are open pollinated not all open pollinated seeds are heirlooms.

Freshly Packed: These chicory seeds are packed for the current growing season and will provide high germination rates next year as well.