When should I plant Belgian Endive in Zone 9b?

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Jan 27. Transplant outdoors after Feb 24. Expect first harvest around Mar 31.

What is the last frost date for Zone 9b?

The average last spring frost date for Zone 9b is Mar 10. The first fall frost averages Nov 15, giving a 250-day growing season.

Can I grow Belgian Endive in Zone 9b?

Yes. Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest. Zone 9b has a 250-day growing season, which is sufficient. You can plant up to 7 successions.

Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 9b

Zone 9b has warm winters and an extended growing season -- excellent for heat-loving crops like Belgian Endive. Darrera gelada: Mar 10. Primera gelada: Nov 15.

Planting Calendar

Indoor

Outdoor

Harvest

Jan 27Nov 15

Season: Mar 10 – Nov 15 (250 dies) · Succession: plant every 2 weeks (up to 7x)

Zona9b

Darrera geladaMar 10

Primera geladaNov 15

Temporada250 dies

Collita150 dies

SolMitja Ombra

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 9b

Start Seeds Indoors: Jan 27

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Jan 27 (6 setmanes abans de l’última gelada). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Feb 24

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Feb 24. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm espaiat). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Mar 31

First harvest approximately Mar 31 (~35 dies from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Nov 15).

Fall Planting: Sep 27

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Sep 27 (7 weeks before first frost).

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