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Kweken van Belgian Endive in Zone 4a

Zone 4a has cold winters and a moderate growing season. Timing is key for Belgian Endive in this zone. Laatste vorst: May 5. Eerste vorst: Oct 1.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 4a has only a 149-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Zone4a
Laatste vorstMay 5
Eerste vorstOct 1
Seizoen149 dagen
Oogst150 dagen
ZonHalfschaduw

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 4a

Start Seeds Indoors: Mar 24

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Mar 24 (6 weken voor de laatste vorst). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: Apr 21

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after Apr 21. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm afstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: May 26

First harvest approximately May 26 (~35 dagen from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Oct 1).

Fall Planting: Aug 13

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Aug 13 (7 weeks before first frost).

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