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Growing Belgian Endive in Zone 1a

Zone 1a has harsh winters and a short growing season. Start Belgian Endive early indoors to maximize your harvest window. Siste frost: May 25. Første frost: Aug 28.

Season Too Short

Belgian Endive needs 150 days to harvest, but Zone 1a has only a 95-day growing season. Consider short-season varieties or season extension techniques.

Sone1a
Siste frostMay 25
Første frostAug 28
Sesong95 dager
Høst150 dager
SolHalvskygge

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 uker før siste frost). Optimal germination temperature: 65F. Germinates in 5-10 days.

Transplant Outdoors: May 11

Transplant Belgian Endive seedlings outdoors after May 11. Wait until soil temperature reaches 45F. Space plants at 4/m² (15cm avstand). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 15

First harvest approximately Jun 15 (~35 dager from transplant). Continue harvesting until first frost (Aug 28).

Fall Planting: Jul 10

For a fall harvest, plant Belgian Endive around Jul 10 (7 weeks before first frost).

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