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Escarole

Escarole

Commodity Overview

Related to Belgian endive and chicory, escarole grows in loose heads of sturdy, curly leaves. The outer leaves are typically darker green and have a stronger, more bitter flavor, while the inner leaves are light green to pale yellow and have a more mild taste. 

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4605 escarole, green

Characteristics

  • Commodity: Endive/Escarole
  • Category: Salad Vegetables
  • Appearance: Loose heads of curly, sturdy leaves that are darker green toward the outside and light green to pale yellow toward the center
  • Flavor: Somewhat bitter, similar to radicchio, but more mild than Belgian endive or chicory
  • Size: Ranges from about the size of a softball to a much larger head similar to a head of leaf lettuce
  • Color: Darker green toward the outside, light green to pale yellow toward the center
  • Shape: A loose head of curly leaves
  • Commonly Cooked: Yes
  • Served Raw: Yes
  • Availability: Year-round, peaking in summer
Retail Price Data is based on USDA Specialty Crops Market News surveys. Data collection ends on the report date and encompasses ad pricing good from the Saturday before the report release date through the following Friday. Weekly data - from over 400 retailers, comprising more than 30,000 individual stores with online weekly advertised features - covers over 250 produce items. Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
USDA Specialty Crops Market News publishes FOB and Movement data on a daily and weekly basis. Pricing and volume information is aggregated by commodity and published weekly, subject to any source-data adjustments. Commodity data is further processed based on origin (domestic vs imports) and type (regular vs. organic). Registered (logged-in) users, can access weekly reports and additional market information.
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Four Pillars Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Whiting, 05778-4602 Vermont
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, Garlic, Greens, Kale, Leeks, Okra, Onions, Bulb, Parsnips
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Flywheel Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Woodbury, 00000-5681 Vermont
Cooking Vegetables:
Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Onions, Bulb, Peas
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
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Arcana Gardens & Greenhouses

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Jericho, 05465-3045 Vermont
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens
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Diggers' Mirth Collective Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Burlington, 00000-5401 Vermont
Cooking Vegetables:
Beans, Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Okra, Onions, Bulb
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Berry Creek Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Westfield, 05874-9669 Vermont
Cooking Vegetables:
Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Eggplant, Garlic, Greens, Herbs, Kale
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Honey Hill Organic Farm & Apiary

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Potosi, 53820-9742 Wisconsin
Melons:
Cantaloupe, Watermelon
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Eggplant, Garlic
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Wyllie Fox Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Cato, 13033-9749 New York
Cooking Vegetables:
Asparagus, Beets, Cabbage, Eggplant, Greens, Herbs, Kale, Parsnips, Pumpkins
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell
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Pleasant Hill Market Garden

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Stoughton, 53589-3821 Wisconsin
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Eggplant
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Einstein's Choice Dba E.C. Organics

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Watsonville, 95076-3027 California
Cooking Vegetables:
Garlic, Herbs, Leeks, Onions, Bulb, Peas, Squash, Summer, Squash, Winter
Salad Vegetables:
Peppers, Bell, Carrots, Celery
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Uproot Farm

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Business Type:
Grower
Location HQ:
Princeton, 55371-5305 Minnesota
Stone Fruit:
Cherries
Cooking Vegetables:
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beans, Beets, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Celery Root, Eggplant








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