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Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 3b

Zone 3b has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Belgian Endive early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Fros terakhir: May 15. Fros pertama: Sep 22.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 3b has only a 130-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zon3b
Fros terakhirMay 15
Fros pertamaSep 22
Musim130 hari
Tuaian150 hari
MatahariSeparuh Teduh

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 3b

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 3

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Apr 3 (6 minggu sebelum fros terakhir). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 1

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after May 1. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm jarak). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 5

First harvest approximately Jun 5 (~35 hari from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Sep 22).

Fall Planting: Aug 4

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Aug 4 (7 weeks before first frost).

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