Posted by
janelp_lee (Toronto, Ontario - Zone 6a) on Feb 4, 2020 11:07 PM concerning plant:
This variety is from Italy. People mainly buy and eat the cone, the early developing stage of the flower stems near the base. Each young flower stem looks like asparagus, which is why it is also known as asparagus endive. The green leaves taste bitter, the flower stems are hollow but rather crisp. Easy to grow from seeds in full sun location.