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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. Zadnja slana: May 25. Prva slana: 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.

Cona1a
Zadnja slanaMay 25
Prva slanaAug 28
Sezona95 dni
Žetev150 dni
SonceDelna Sončna Svetloba

When to Plant Belgian Endive in Zone 1a

Start Seeds Indoors: Apr 13

Start Belgian Endive seeds indoors around Apr 13 (6 tednov pred zadnjo zmrzaljo). 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 narazen). Harden off plants for a week before moving outside.

Harvest: Jun 15

First harvest approximately Jun 15 (~35 dni 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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