Leafy Greens Chicory Endive Benefine represents a sophisticated organically grown heirloom variety prized for its exceptional versatility, elegant appearance, and superior heat tolerance. This open-pollinated selection produces uniform plants with bright green, deeply cut and toothed foliage that creates an ornamental quality in both garden and culinary presentations. The upright, vigorous growth habit ensures reliable performance across diverse growing conditions while maximizing productivity and facilitating efficient harvest operations. Benefine demonstrates remarkable flexibility across multiple culinary applications and harvest strategies. For baby leaf harvesting, the narrow petioles enable efficient cut-and-come-again operations at tender stages, providing repeated yields from individual plants. When cultivated for full-size bunching, the thick, wide ribs develop substantial sweetness and juiciness that enhances the eating experience while contributing significantly to overall yield. The variety's most distinctive characteristic is its production of fancy blanched leaves—a premium feature that distinguishes Benefine from standard chicory varieties. At maturity, the heart naturally blanches to reveal creamy, sweet inner leaves with exceptional tenderness and refined flavor. The ruffled head structure with deeply cut, toothed foliage creates visually striking presentations ideal for upscale salad mixes and composed plates. The light green coloring and intricate leaf architecture provide both aesthetic appeal and textural contrast in fresh preparations. Benefine exhibits superior tipburn tolerance and demonstrates slower bolting characteristics compared to other chicories of this type, making it exceptionally suitable for warm-season production. Also known as frisée or Trés Fine Maraîchère in culinary circles, this variety represents authentic French and Italian heirloom genetics. Expect harvest readiness in approximately 50 days, with germination rates of 80% or better ensuring reliable establishment. Our organically certified Non-GMO seeds are cultivated using sustainable practices that prioritize environmental stewardship. The eco-friendly, climate-conscious packaging is fully reusable and recyclable. The pelleted coating reduces handling time, makes the seed easier to see and improves germination consistency.