Benefine Frisee
Benefine Frisée is a type of curly endive lettuce that is known for its unique bitter taste and curly leaves. It is a member of the chicory family and is often used in salads and as a garnish for a variety of dishes.
The leaves of the Benefine Frisée lettuce are frilly and curly, with a texture that ranges from crispy to tender depending on the age of the plant. The leaves are a vibrant green color and have a slightly bitter taste that is often described as nutty or peppery.
In addition to its unique taste, Benefine Frisée lettuce is also packed with nutrients. It is a good source of vitamins A and C, as well as folate, iron, and calcium. It is also low in calories, making it a great choice for those looking to maintain a healthy diet.
Benefine Frisée lettuce is easy to grow and can be grown in both warm and cool climates. It prefers well-drained soil and should be watered regularly to ensure proper growth. It can be harvested when the leaves are young and tender, or when they are fully mature and slightly bitter.
- Growing Season: Year Round (in mild climates)
- Harvest Method: Grazing method, cut and come again, start harvesting as soon as there are at least 3 mature leaves (4-5" long). Always keep at least 3 leaves on plant for vegetative growth to continue.
- First Harvest: 3-4 weeks from initial planting (depending on variety, 4 weeks during cold winter months)
- Final Harvest: 5-8 weeks
- Best Planted Wall Placement: Any level
We grow with the seasons! So in most climates, you will be able to grow year round. Typically most leafy greens like the cooler temperatures. Some varieties such as spinach, bok choy, and mustards do not grow in warm temperatures (> 70 degrees). However, if there are heat tolerant varieties - we will grow them!
You want to be aware of the extreme temperature ranges in your region. If you follow the guidelines below, you will be safe:
COLD CLIMATES
- If you live in a location where the temperatures dip below freezing, then you will want to wait until night temperatures are in the 40's consistently.
- On the occasional dips into the 30's, you can cover with a sheet or bring them indoors for that time period. The breeze is good for plants and helps to keep bugs at bay so growing outdoors is optimal.
WARM CLIMATES:
- If you live where it reaches above 90 degrees consistently, you'll want to grow heat tolerant fruiting plants (tomatoes and peppers) and herbs (basil, mint, rosemary) primarily.
To find out what extreme temperatures your location experiences, check out the USDA zone for your region.
We always ship our organic seedlings at their peak for transplant which means they can be held before shipping. We typically ship plants according to the following schedule:
CA - ship Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays.
US states outside of CA - ship Mondays and Tuesdays.
Outside of US - we do not currently ship outside of the US.
For more information, refer to our shipping policy.
Don't worry we tend to over-communicate the details when it comes to logistics. You'll know when orders (both seedlings and other garden products) are shipped.
